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 9269689 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 102743281 epoch_slot_no: 186481 block_no: 9269512 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 59364 time: 2023-09-10 01:32:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1f4e6d68926b991e3bdea98dd1985ecf509fa373081b3c3258d0be9586d0f30Block Operator
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