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 9257144 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 102485800 epoch_slot_no: 361000 block_no: 9256967 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 43806 time: 2023-09-07 02:01:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x598ffdd495501ee0544922a1e856c9ade9f10545f362e5ea7efa9a3f774df125Block Operator
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