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 9257842 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 102500320 epoch_slot_no: 375520 block_no: 9257665 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 37811 time: 2023-09-07 06:03:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa0855c98c98a295269933a46d8511f4a91657362847dbca50cbcfe81015e3d0Block Operator
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