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 9257114 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 102485196 epoch_slot_no: 360396 block_no: 9256937 slot_leader_id: 4563470 size: 18534 time: 2023-09-07 01:51:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcba7dd55d77b4636750ca99a0d6d34826220f6e861cd9bd02079c8a0f368c428Block Operator
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