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 9265809 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 102664745 epoch_slot_no: 107945 block_no: 9265632 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 48362 time: 2023-09-09 03:43:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x137322bcd2aee7c719e3f4c055268229419901cab555621b3203a328f6eb3c1cBlock Operator
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