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 9251763 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102376592 epoch_slot_no: 251792 block_no: 9251586 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 20498 time: 2023-09-05 19:41:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe980cef35d1090ecfa437bc4634d8e2bce7bde4f19133b6a01a19b554810d7beBlock Operator
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