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 9257471 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102492481 epoch_slot_no: 367681 block_no: 9257294 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 26803 time: 2023-09-07 03:52:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c70b3f03658e2df6813040902eb21aec66c1fb0e943e510437c1757484940f1Block Operator
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