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 9246658 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 102271299 epoch_slot_no: 146499 block_no: 9246481 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 61310 time: 2023-09-04 14:26:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8856f70425ff81a0609136489f104644ed4795f39f767b82f4086fb0a06b9e0Block Operator
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