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 9255632 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 102455588 epoch_slot_no: 330788 block_no: 9255455 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 42043 time: 2023-09-06 17:37:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb239dc36ccbc76f5fe6b3f4d4b7a6a395beb8b4d970eb80af7359b002e3428c1Block Operator
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