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 9269684 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 102743132 epoch_slot_no: 186332 block_no: 9269507 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 69244 time: 2023-09-10 01:30:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf48a79b0018afb5b5f0a4a24bafd87ec6e39a4405f99760d855815e4dd9260d9Block Operator
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