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 9261057 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 102565829 epoch_slot_no: 9029 block_no: 9260880 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 71510 time: 2023-09-08 00:15:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb22e9d940cb7e0e5054956c3d974e0cab65593388b445acafea2c7f311901288Block Operator
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