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 9261602 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 102577082 epoch_slot_no: 20282 block_no: 9261425 slot_leader_id: 8844515 size: 20174 time: 2023-09-08 03:22:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddabc2e7d19c7ea00b21e19a91f35193c3f8baf3eed56de4ba603c4b21d2430fBlock Operator
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