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 9262156 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102588672 epoch_slot_no: 31872 block_no: 9261979 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 44171 time: 2023-09-08 06:36:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa50cbeff0c178649a0839b0a9c218975b1f3582a245887fee480b27f40a05f34Block Operator
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