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 9266759 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 102683711 epoch_slot_no: 126911 block_no: 9266582 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 34034 time: 2023-09-09 09:00:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb36b45399f22ffba196f02af9b254a755f0f6f9feb48afb40319d0dd4d255374Block Operator
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