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 9263828 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 102623628 epoch_slot_no: 66828 block_no: 9263651 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 87082 time: 2023-09-08 16:18:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x076c20ebd402f2484e5536b1ca82f8f89d5023a9ac4a6e549eb66a8dff580958Block Operator
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