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 9258177 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102507119 epoch_slot_no: 382319 block_no: 9258000 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 35149 time: 2023-09-07 07:56:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d4c629868ae540ff7cb8c8df38fae22f8dbaacb401c70674e168e0b8104e60eBlock Operator
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