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 9240011 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102132912 epoch_slot_no: 8112 block_no: 9239834 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 36765 time: 2023-09-03 00:00:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08fa0749e68ec91f9f87435ddf46a8d9529a647f055bd90b5cfc3dd4dd919e11Block Operator
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