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 9244171 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 102219740 epoch_slot_no: 94940 block_no: 9243994 slot_leader_id: 6025455 size: 42475 time: 2023-09-04 00:07:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3843650c8b1291885191171cb5cd61edfe8c07217062db9e5190c35f9f8600Block Operator
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