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 9257277 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 102488792 epoch_slot_no: 363992 block_no: 9257100 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 81094 time: 2023-09-07 02:51:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3aa7c39530a7b0463fddb4853a3c8576bf613a11ba6b92551650470c46b776Block Operator
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