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 9243516 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102206086 epoch_slot_no: 81286 block_no: 9243339 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 6013 time: 2023-09-03 20:19:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88836f753fbc47ce4aa7f9981bf38af463e8f72128252ba7e8705f0f93991a67Block Operator
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