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 9244894 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102234696 epoch_slot_no: 109896 block_no: 9244717 slot_leader_id: 8757552 size: 20043 time: 2023-09-04 04:16:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c332405f4185488f6054a74e11a7bd520378803948b4d57908f07ff90cc98b3Block Operator
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