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 9252498 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 102391790 epoch_slot_no: 266990 block_no: 9252321 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 639 time: 2023-09-05 23:54:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc806484ae4859a0c0e634c2ce6dfaf166e8a0889a9a98422373b3e7c712509dcBlock Operator
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