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 9260544 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 102555684 epoch_slot_no: 430884 block_no: 9260367 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 82667 time: 2023-09-07 21:26:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12864deffe5ec24e7d7e93a834a7cd940b7979ea60053913633b7ee5b2d3d824Block Operator
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