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 9246478 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102266976 epoch_slot_no: 142176 block_no: 9246301 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 49669 time: 2023-09-04 13:14:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2fd43347c3ec394bc9633c3241ec958919f7d058e302d33f07a8e68c46ab199Block Operator
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