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 9256482 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102472376 epoch_slot_no: 347576 block_no: 9256305 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 37138 time: 2023-09-06 22:17:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d91942f9fcc8e5fb76433c0897d5e3919fbe1aba0539546f33e39ddab421a8eBlock Operator
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