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 9246556 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102268939 epoch_slot_no: 144139 block_no: 9246379 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 63421 time: 2023-09-04 13:47:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83cc0cd2bbcebb77cfbaf59bf682b5ecb93d4dd57a9a704c2f394511e2869278Block Operator
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