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 9269250 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 102733901 epoch_slot_no: 177101 block_no: 9269073 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 17618 time: 2023-09-09 22:56:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbe809751adad70e9df8a2f815062adc305b2774d74098a65f8a646e31253190Block Operator
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