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 9246574 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 102269196 epoch_slot_no: 144396 block_no: 9246397 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 79272 time: 2023-09-04 13:51:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd3b0b2a00522548eb0c4fe1ffdb1b9d91254820b36c0b948508ca2598f2f44bBlock Operator
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