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 9252037 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 102382634 epoch_slot_no: 257834 block_no: 9251860 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 88360 time: 2023-09-05 21:22:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f6587160d3d63526d8da7e20e16d9f5ab4d07d4a6898d11db456abe33912147Block Operator
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