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 9263581 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102618542 epoch_slot_no: 61742 block_no: 9263404 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 62868 time: 2023-09-08 14:53:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85e1efa6c0ff0690c4cbd2b4ca0950c7335984f533fb9bb3385339097427b44dBlock Operator
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