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 9257477 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102492624 epoch_slot_no: 367824 block_no: 9257300 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 50627 time: 2023-09-07 03:55:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc94510e7fc6d055bd628d7fbc6e08b9176423033d48aaef7f84e16b9c87f36bBlock Operator
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