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 9243777 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102211646 epoch_slot_no: 86846 block_no: 9243600 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 33125 time: 2023-09-03 21:52:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fd63a90c0a0a1d2361f707ceb900cb5e4fba897279eb96e238617ff53be0e0fBlock Operator
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