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 9252120 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 102384395 epoch_slot_no: 259595 block_no: 9251943 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 40218 time: 2023-09-05 21:51:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c642e9c2bdd7df57d4bfb24d62a8a029b244d188afdce8487c523a5a99759c4Block Operator
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