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 9254442 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102431786 epoch_slot_no: 306986 block_no: 9254265 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 32492 time: 2023-09-06 11:01:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa9a712a482e67d0c0da10fb30ea864d3b58c1d8eb788c2342f09ccb0773159aBlock Operator
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