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 9246653 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 102271174 epoch_slot_no: 146374 block_no: 9246476 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 70265 time: 2023-09-04 14:24:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48fa1f009d02d6ee27ee5961abfbc8b6e6566b1101651497eb719b3fa871673cBlock Operator
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