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 9257936 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102502615 epoch_slot_no: 377815 block_no: 9257759 slot_leader_id: 8968874 size: 27945 time: 2023-09-07 06:41:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e07fab85a0fd76e6e27789d66a3b4c3d34d1907de21d37fd82aafe190c2531bBlock Operator
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