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 9244073 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102217600 epoch_slot_no: 92800 block_no: 9243896 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 16687 time: 2023-09-03 23:31:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe3487f28717a85ff562c2ad368b1a125b5058e0c2b79c84c048ea570e9c993dBlock Operator
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