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 9266517 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102678659 epoch_slot_no: 121859 block_no: 9266340 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 33510 time: 2023-09-09 07:35:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1b92d2886f2607432f21f9cdefffcde8ca231b15c7ade1e7e5b700fd2e78f16Block Operator
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