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 9262269 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102591531 epoch_slot_no: 34731 block_no: 9262092 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 14945 time: 2023-09-08 07:23:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa2b6c66e62fbeecfa28ecda1b5d4c4b8beb8989d5030794f59b8b706d356eccBlock Operator
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