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 9260338 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102551489 epoch_slot_no: 426689 block_no: 9260161 slot_leader_id: 5352761 size: 57766 time: 2023-09-07 20:16:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x247da40900035c73a65d0720832b1db00bbe486562a01354224c84fd99c87225Block Operator
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