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 9245807 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102253673 epoch_slot_no: 128873 block_no: 9245630 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 31408 time: 2023-09-04 09:32:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54677a606207c61bb516dc11910ae610db7d9e12751cc299bf6ee484133751dfBlock Operator
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