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 9243065 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102197143 epoch_slot_no: 72343 block_no: 9242888 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 19913 time: 2023-09-03 17:50:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde3ab0f5a8784ce4b17bbad420df404edff761ce06321c70c7bc5060d960cb8aBlock Operator
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