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 9247325 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 102285253 epoch_slot_no: 160453 block_no: 9247148 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 18378 time: 2023-09-04 18:19:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc493d4c2c4254da5e263a59d6aa2967a62e899ca4249c6d73f9ba3e7cc0e2fffBlock Operator
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