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 9245859 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 102254601 epoch_slot_no: 129801 block_no: 9245682 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 31804 time: 2023-09-04 09:48:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf159bbbc49cddffdd7fcf5447d3a623218049c64a8f0629a75e310b59fcf0cbeBlock Operator
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