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 9268698 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 102722267 epoch_slot_no: 165467 block_no: 9268521 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 63687 time: 2023-09-09 19:42:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc539bf4ffeb1c56f8a8e6ce201ec7baf385ca2bb53abf1db9a7e484c6c83153dBlock Operator
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