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 9240399 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 102141218 epoch_slot_no: 16418 block_no: 9240222 slot_leader_id: 5691591 size: 59403 time: 2023-09-03 02:18:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x679ceb949a0c8b73bbe3f5df003f66151536548bd371b8af9c9d46e08aaaf78bBlock Operator
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