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 9263274 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102612184 epoch_slot_no: 55384 block_no: 9263097 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 23559 time: 2023-09-08 13:07:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x951b424ad98efbfc2c3229ed130e272b7f66d021d37d46157a504d2074e5eb6bBlock Operator
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