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 9241134 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 102156941 epoch_slot_no: 32141 block_no: 9240957 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 45101 time: 2023-09-03 06:40:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe0455544241444c6a77e09ee7d2cd5c319272a72295f404e59ad2c2625d1c7bBlock Operator
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