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 9255676 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 102456401 epoch_slot_no: 331601 block_no: 9255499 slot_leader_id: 6214749 size: 1703 time: 2023-09-06 17:51:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f3b80415b6710147ad183eafc184ba3ce6c8e4e72345b3ce128a7c80cfba939Block Operator
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