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 9261815 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102581499 epoch_slot_no: 24699 block_no: 9261638 slot_leader_id: 8863459 size: 22331 time: 2023-09-08 04:36:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x944e18bf203212e4813df55b978914552df0dc0fa152662e749811893962a1faBlock Operator
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