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 9244608 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102228618 epoch_slot_no: 103818 block_no: 9244431 slot_leader_id: 8234376 size: 49609 time: 2023-09-04 02:35:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cbf873ac7e29561ade45656eaf859140e25ba591a5cc55f7612a3c3e4771bdfBlock Operator
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