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 9245179 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 102240640 epoch_slot_no: 115840 block_no: 9245002 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 17900 time: 2023-09-04 05:55:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96f0eee4fea476d4e079d2f268b0eab5fe284a5c4b45d31bffbf0a4ba09ac8ffBlock Operator
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