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 9254068 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102423709 epoch_slot_no: 298909 block_no: 9253891 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 85336 time: 2023-09-06 08:46:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd87bc1f8d4f0052a6a9c5ff230a323a27c608fa61b58a5cb6084590a265e943eBlock Operator
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