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 9256987 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 102482819 epoch_slot_no: 358019 block_no: 9256810 slot_leader_id: 8757079 size: 6798 time: 2023-09-07 01:11:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3a70028cbe6e2bc0e2572b7dc30c5b54455f54b3f3e78efdd102fff9385faf9Block Operator
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