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 9245685 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 102251308 epoch_slot_no: 126508 block_no: 9245508 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 31840 time: 2023-09-04 08:53:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdf6f36386a41132bf27035fbf3cb497908331f473d245e9be22dbd8e2805bb2Block Operator
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