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 9257220 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102487442 epoch_slot_no: 362642 block_no: 9257043 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 8727 time: 2023-09-07 02:28:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85345b667969e550a6da927c8eba6d3c9df7245e8dfd9186f9463ab57b0b286fBlock Operator
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