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 9247170 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 102282134 epoch_slot_no: 157334 block_no: 9246993 slot_leader_id: 8862828 size: 12827 time: 2023-09-04 17:27:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabf27d29d6c413214e16b6b4df74373ecb9e598c9daada952e5cfee21a988e3aBlock Operator
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