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 9257694 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 102497351 epoch_slot_no: 372551 block_no: 9257517 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 31786 time: 2023-09-07 05:14:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4baa4b155cd3d14bc576ade1e5e4e1e0ace2105c994b430f95e7869b4c7bb24Block Operator
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