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 9247293 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 102284674 epoch_slot_no: 159874 block_no: 9247116 slot_leader_id: 4567412 size: 26802 time: 2023-09-04 18:09:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x479e12090fda77653a929fdfed040a19167aaebf81f0011ac801bcd527d1c76aBlock Operator
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