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 9261819 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102581563 epoch_slot_no: 24763 block_no: 9261642 slot_leader_id: 6554340 size: 9570 time: 2023-09-08 04:37:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf282acab0e39fb49c3261b9fb87d62a508a5ae7c9cee7b9e0502c2c058b012eBlock Operator
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