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 9244302 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102222090 epoch_slot_no: 97290 block_no: 9244125 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 35987 time: 2023-09-04 00:46:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21bf3b0388ca71639f955f9f51895143046c198015f241e8ed8875bf029b97e9Block Operator
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