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 9268749 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102723147 epoch_slot_no: 166347 block_no: 9268572 slot_leader_id: 5410547 size: 40800 time: 2023-09-09 19:57:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x451c6c576a3e55ea5348ea2c0551961a34567bd0e01ce48e04a9835a609a0039Block Operator
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