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 9239757 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 102127824 epoch_slot_no: 3024 block_no: 9239580 slot_leader_id: 9036827 size: 81113 time: 2023-09-02 22:35:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x983df296083a69dea4097bb2a1a6a87374433b975fb1731c34c05848ec983481Block Operator
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