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 9255967 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 102462096 epoch_slot_no: 337296 block_no: 9255790 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 14037 time: 2023-09-06 19:26:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4ad8a270877b5c46d605f8edd36a77317cf80c825c2d9af8e1da539d537460dBlock Operator
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