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 9253617 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 102414998 epoch_slot_no: 290198 block_no: 9253440 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 87624 time: 2023-09-06 06:21:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21eb38a593e477e59bd0830c3eb3830f10b1d050e5d947f803638902351c4268Block Operator
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