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 9244945 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 102235843 epoch_slot_no: 111043 block_no: 9244768 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 75831 time: 2023-09-04 04:35:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03908905ed887ba64e0ddbc6a50d9ecefa924704ae453a2ac91f3513f8a18eceBlock Operator
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