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 9257340 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 102489877 epoch_slot_no: 365077 block_no: 9257163 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 35352 time: 2023-09-07 03:09:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc930fc944231e7c5e99528a7d4e1621336a475f26f37d286a5abfc115375dd79Block Operator
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