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 9260809 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 102560888 epoch_slot_no: 4088 block_no: 9260632 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 80883 time: 2023-09-07 22:52:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa78c5fb47beccfc6c03824d4e5dfb728c9bcc91065f6ac4095c7d74af3c765ceBlock Operator
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