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 9252629 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 102394287 epoch_slot_no: 269487 block_no: 9252452 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 42440 time: 2023-09-06 00:36:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8da61a50e9ca36f644c877226b21038712f16d99240054ce63f9e5815d4bf27Block Operator
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