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 9257365 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 102490325 epoch_slot_no: 365525 block_no: 9257188 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 25417 time: 2023-09-07 03:16:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e24e90720b7b586478c6c48b82b273559740cf9768b81d30d3240ad1095580Block Operator
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