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 9257673 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 102496927 epoch_slot_no: 372127 block_no: 9257496 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 22277 time: 2023-09-07 05:06:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72b725a10b00ca7ef7e888e4049e040453518500e78facbbb5883fb452598604Block Operator
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