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 9240623 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 102145967 epoch_slot_no: 21167 block_no: 9240446 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 81783 time: 2023-09-03 03:37:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94b81452de4a9fe13a8332c356f40f7fd4000a52965340e64433cfeeff7302efBlock Operator
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