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 9242186 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102178520 epoch_slot_no: 53720 block_no: 9242009 slot_leader_id: 8718107 size: 38032 time: 2023-09-03 12:40:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d5b6a0672387e38da829c258ad5266253c2f13c9bc0961be9c9165342ae3706Block Operator
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