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 9247018 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 102279002 epoch_slot_no: 154202 block_no: 9246841 slot_leader_id: 6003721 size: 61371 time: 2023-09-04 16:34:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb37cbae2ba450ee6e9d061297c2c89629513b5ceb1a4d73062806ad040f64728Block Operator
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