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 9258346 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 102510323 epoch_slot_no: 385523 block_no: 9258169 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 3263 time: 2023-09-07 08:50:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x838b507892efbf24409825b9f3ee962804cf98bb000f2092242a4dbec8eea355Block Operator
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