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 9260396 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 102552735 epoch_slot_no: 427935 block_no: 9260219 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 23207 time: 2023-09-07 20:37:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x667f0afb3fadec441dee8e60b0d57864a6732d6ba4749797b571733332192aa3Block Operator
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