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 9266353 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 102674846 epoch_slot_no: 118046 block_no: 9266176 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 71626 time: 2023-09-09 06:32:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb428dbac5366befd8f12c9293c0b6eb61d869f425f871441d3e8746b5583a19cBlock Operator
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