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 9262688 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102600634 epoch_slot_no: 43834 block_no: 9262511 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 31743 time: 2023-09-08 09:55:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb092185bbb1b8b750e5652a291c57b96e2fead8e7a9ef2ed540eac99a803c0eBlock Operator
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