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 9264157 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102630673 epoch_slot_no: 73873 block_no: 9263980 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 87450 time: 2023-09-08 18:16:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf49dbded1b1f81d8e14d19d9b2d6291974b38cd52f52b22a44dd991b90b9052cBlock Operator
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