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 9245440 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102246047 epoch_slot_no: 121247 block_no: 9245263 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 27560 time: 2023-09-04 07:25:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fba284d4f143f58f30d496a5d64d0d6f5533df437211a73462f6054fe1d8e8dBlock Operator
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