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 9253197 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 102406162 epoch_slot_no: 281362 block_no: 9253020 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 4388 time: 2023-09-06 03:54:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fc45fc7d1a8448ba38b061c83b9c438891a1f9812b2bdf65ad4d72e38d4dd08Block Operator
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