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 9242541 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102186298 epoch_slot_no: 61498 block_no: 9242364 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 43631 time: 2023-09-03 14:49:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x280489a21d163ba28a79a1b9de8e26ce418db0a46ab1006615d5c2f4d71319cbBlock Operator
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