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 9256989 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102482848 epoch_slot_no: 358048 block_no: 9256812 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 17388 time: 2023-09-07 01:12:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90c3b03aa66eeb9116dc824f6d0a187843eae89ee02e10a10df20b29bcc4da0dBlock Operator
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