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 9247196 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 102282557 epoch_slot_no: 157757 block_no: 9247019 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 24394 time: 2023-09-04 17:34:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e266e750f8305489e02c6b9e91de044297774dd1bbe8b15801807f83223a302Block Operator
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