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 9257757 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102498574 epoch_slot_no: 373774 block_no: 9257580 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 42673 time: 2023-09-07 05:34:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f74983b72f291925f1b5caae16ceec01878fea4eec7d4aa2785d0071bf6150eBlock Operator
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