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 9259604 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102536665 epoch_slot_no: 411865 block_no: 9259427 slot_leader_id: 9100643 size: 23475 time: 2023-09-07 16:09:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca8a19ac849303a1dee59e5d21d4af6f53bbdc8ca90297f6d91394aa289bd838Block Operator
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