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 9260126 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 102547186 epoch_slot_no: 422386 block_no: 9259949 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 80124 time: 2023-09-07 19:04:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80149d09064662a80c701655714e1fa34658045d477ac98736306a5a303a820bBlock Operator
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