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 9257877 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 102500952 epoch_slot_no: 376152 block_no: 9257700 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 39430 time: 2023-09-07 06:14:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6195cd515cf3b4345932e67b3a7d94df043a35e63cb0e54a82e5d1cf0070a2aBlock Operator
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