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 9258892 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 102521808 epoch_slot_no: 397008 block_no: 9258715 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 22763 time: 2023-09-07 12:01:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2dbbd9cf77243abaab10a0ebfd2865ac9ba58a822e59e87ce6140933e5a0b20Block Operator
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