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 9256449 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 102471575 epoch_slot_no: 346775 block_no: 9256272 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 50320 time: 2023-09-06 22:04:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14fbe983d03686de4efa0717ee20599e7952020be5c83175c168cf3fffe35236Block Operator
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