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 9258012 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 102504211 epoch_slot_no: 379411 block_no: 9257835 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 41314 time: 2023-09-07 07:08:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c7da6713fdbae968d7844b43e745952a0df1f62ec951e1b10bc4c348b764362Block Operator
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