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 9246807 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 102274338 epoch_slot_no: 149538 block_no: 9246630 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 52281 time: 2023-09-04 15:17:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x843877d41cbb85ef30bce4893b43f4a5ab636cfabb8cb161b2e2b0710bfe62b5Block Operator
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