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 9269696 Details
Epoch: 435 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 102743415 epoch_slot_no: 186615 block_no: 9269519 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 44424 time: 2023-09-10 01:35:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8dbd4a837258e743fbfacb95d6db866602d1f770037f76d9ee48ad9caec819eBlock Operator
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