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 9247114 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 102281033 epoch_slot_no: 156233 block_no: 9246937 slot_leader_id: 8863290 size: 20964 time: 2023-09-04 17:08:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc469332f04775c862296bf9cfef4f50b9489d85028d135186161305dc4864082Block Operator
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