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 9257938 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102502678 epoch_slot_no: 377878 block_no: 9257761 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 10775 time: 2023-09-07 06:42:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c7cbcd6f0212042c3170abbb14a87dd6e9d7d48267828bf5a9e1355f060bd4Block Operator
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