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 9247103 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 102280814 epoch_slot_no: 156014 block_no: 9246926 slot_leader_id: 8863384 size: 86906 time: 2023-09-04 17:05:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ca98c0e7a4f6e6bfbee0bfc4a1d190077ab334ebef7a43f57ec87774f29dcd6Block Operator
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