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 9258373 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 102510828 epoch_slot_no: 386028 block_no: 9258196 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 11793 time: 2023-09-07 08:58:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fbd31032f1e4acee1d564a8306ffc3ada057c2c3ebf4e871461944f9d5fce2aBlock Operator
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