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 9242371 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102182476 epoch_slot_no: 57676 block_no: 9242194 slot_leader_id: 8863466 size: 12893 time: 2023-09-03 13:46:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e2f70ffdfa61c055ed61c5e9dd849c6513d1a1fc6e5f1407d00b75d18715d37Block Operator
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