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 9240641 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 102146278 epoch_slot_no: 21478 block_no: 9240464 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 23544 time: 2023-09-03 03:42:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaf9ebe1c54f6edf5d679afa9aa911a75dfd4bb54544720514be661cd916b27aBlock Operator
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