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 9255969 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102462147 epoch_slot_no: 337347 block_no: 9255792 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 35245 time: 2023-09-06 19:27:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x357b143075278d57493fe3f791e271f682557173cccf5124cd40333141fbc115Block Operator
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