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 9261965 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 102584472 epoch_slot_no: 27672 block_no: 9261788 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 19685 time: 2023-09-08 05:26:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91d626336a096e1b843e4eecef460ea72939a4d5f59f2e41b69f0468a2ec5430Block Operator
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