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 9246320 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 102263861 epoch_slot_no: 139061 block_no: 9246143 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 19140 time: 2023-09-04 12:22:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d92292e6e8306ca7feb063413fa3c9bd0c380a0dab57bb62bc1dd189bde9bfeBlock Operator
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