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 9246453 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 102266396 epoch_slot_no: 141596 block_no: 9246276 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 84611 time: 2023-09-04 13:04:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64133a55f01215f6accc82349c94b0ed41a8a7eb2c586c0f8439249076abfd14Block Operator
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