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 9246069 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102259044 epoch_slot_no: 134244 block_no: 9245892 slot_leader_id: 9113576 size: 20131 time: 2023-09-04 11:02:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7ed85326804218a77efc06541a8740518c4f0598c3c075118e0a1189485c16Block Operator
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