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 9266674 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 102681920 epoch_slot_no: 125120 block_no: 9266497 slot_leader_id: 8863756 size: 15518 time: 2023-09-09 08:30:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d79e4c29b0ad5d3dd3ccf6fd4a9e8366ef4cc8805439b22f37fd5d2742977ccBlock Operator
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