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 9256184 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 102466461 epoch_slot_no: 341661 block_no: 9256007 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 88193 time: 2023-09-06 20:39:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5fb5737338db2d3b8d6927791218e42fb766466865db300a4e9681c8c190fb8Block Operator
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