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 9261561 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 102576269 epoch_slot_no: 19469 block_no: 9261384 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 64699 time: 2023-09-08 03:09:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6fa3b5b03fa99685af403356d4897ed7f86400e1ea0b23bc5d17fbe4122a607Block Operator
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