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 9254722 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 102437221 epoch_slot_no: 312421 block_no: 9254545 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 75226 time: 2023-09-06 12:31:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb01bfad6cd83bd4b4ad4bde88faa89a0c9dcbc8db4a12545cd485cc1f3bd78c1Block Operator
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