A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9251171 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 102363880 epoch_slot_no: 239080 block_no: 9250994 slot_leader_id: 5388226 size: 59835 time: 2023-09-05 16:09:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9a04b55e1f08d6363620667a24e570f73e80d454022b2859e9c0d4c5ae710e2Block Operator
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