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 9239704 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 102126606 epoch_slot_no: 1806 block_no: 9239527 slot_leader_id: 6899832 size: 85651 time: 2023-09-02 22:14:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ebfe26bf690143a0f1aba87df2d4c3e58db1227c994ca1317933d8e0667ecbeBlock Operator
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