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 9240506 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102143596 epoch_slot_no: 18796 block_no: 9240329 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 46457 time: 2023-09-03 02:58:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a86cfbb08412cf31252ac872a7f7478085ef5e46be872a5583869561071249dBlock Operator
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