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 9246801 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102274188 epoch_slot_no: 149388 block_no: 9246624 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 37973 time: 2023-09-04 15:14:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x297485cf491c30f832af1194ef8a775d193f07ed79f771074b170b5d1f6913e4Block Operator
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