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 9255943 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 102461522 epoch_slot_no: 336722 block_no: 9255766 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 88187 time: 2023-09-06 19:16:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb35646023b2048a644547d4f4a498c5bcd7f9f31ff2176d4792a33a546b60cd3Block Operator
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