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 9240438 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 102142172 epoch_slot_no: 17372 block_no: 9240261 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 30070 time: 2023-09-03 02:34:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9ab1e926fe3d28656f44dc1b3adf67473189bf67e756d559dac6b0320e17f8eBlock Operator
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