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 9240682 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 102147080 epoch_slot_no: 22280 block_no: 9240505 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 37685 time: 2023-09-03 03:56:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c20a39b2206ad7421888cb0808d2b41a57c72805f250704733e96a8933242cfBlock Operator
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