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 9252657 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 102394984 epoch_slot_no: 270184 block_no: 9252480 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 21721 time: 2023-09-06 00:47:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc56523aeda7284ff06292d367a7087b55136843c1e7821ca450b3f3ae50d7bacBlock Operator
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