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 9246393 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102265282 epoch_slot_no: 140482 block_no: 9246216 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 40101 time: 2023-09-04 12:46:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97f8ac22033051d0f797b178c5d1ec2c67a23bbf295116c630c5ea5d25f8bc30Block Operator
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