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 9262842 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102603492 epoch_slot_no: 46692 block_no: 9262665 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 19455 time: 2023-09-08 10:43:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a49f86a0b9544588b9824c75a394d2a1850cb4ea92796aa2c2791afd320a2bBlock Operator
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