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 9260565 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 102556003 epoch_slot_no: 431203 block_no: 9260388 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 81380 time: 2023-09-07 21:31:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf0ea5225fb691416ec3650f46f82f64ead1c434072eb5215f02a49947d9c512Block Operator
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