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 9251653 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102374067 epoch_slot_no: 249267 block_no: 9251476 slot_leader_id: 9239624 size: 17919 time: 2023-09-05 18:59:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc304c10c8bcd71554f2575f74af1e30857189d33b96c7e30c0baa941bfe0cc2fBlock Operator
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