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 9258510 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 102513763 epoch_slot_no: 388963 block_no: 9258333 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 12739 time: 2023-09-07 09:47:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98df926c5e82c82e93334e0d8f5353c65f39e4c5d762d234f0d03d09f71ae09fBlock Operator
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