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 9242995 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 102195667 epoch_slot_no: 70867 block_no: 9242818 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 10508 time: 2023-09-03 17:25:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed2c6cb1d2c9b6399669ed60dfc07e06cf81294ad3e04ec85f51a96d87b66403Block Operator
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