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 9240674 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102146928 epoch_slot_no: 22128 block_no: 9240497 slot_leader_id: 9106888 size: 27629 time: 2023-09-03 03:53:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a997fe8eb8e317c0211e677e5c528f04e92b32d0ad3cdaf8fe21a93a532ffbcBlock Operator
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