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 9258749 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 102519050 epoch_slot_no: 394250 block_no: 9258572 slot_leader_id: 9023452 size: 24607 time: 2023-09-07 11:15:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef65e0ac05e9ec49b28fa1eede6ddd03fd8f3c4a5a44b1a37dcfd0d4e748cedfBlock Operator
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