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 9257546 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 102494348 epoch_slot_no: 369548 block_no: 9257369 slot_leader_id: 8917178 size: 56128 time: 2023-09-07 04:23:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e7f0d88ca15b4feeca768b2179cd4643fd6e3fe630f87941af10c3bfce4c1c1Block Operator
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