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 9266708 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102682625 epoch_slot_no: 125825 block_no: 9266531 slot_leader_id: 5756814 size: 17893 time: 2023-09-09 08:41:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1510c313a0f1e289c929e2953e4b852fa1311db09d5411f7b8de42e1a5141f3Block Operator
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