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 9255473 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 102452624 epoch_slot_no: 327824 block_no: 9255296 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 5383 time: 2023-09-06 16:48:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e10f8aecf6dacb44745b36a8befdd4158388f598a2fc9afa514921af68a6eb9Block Operator
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