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 9260349 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 102551757 epoch_slot_no: 426957 block_no: 9260172 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 74782 time: 2023-09-07 20:20:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c471e91b824cae74b57e6a4c17abd50c274d0228c98eed1918b546cb2f39839Block Operator
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