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 9243812 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102212080 epoch_slot_no: 87280 block_no: 9243635 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 16352 time: 2023-09-03 21:59:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x600bef3d825c92e6f8fedb98935f300b6b2e5215176980df5641df3b7c958892Block Operator
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