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 9247418 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 102287051 epoch_slot_no: 162251 block_no: 9247241 slot_leader_id: 9094115 size: 14742 time: 2023-09-04 18:49:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69b16bb83101bc840cd99b31134709d798a9cc2097a16f4abc5d97b826896b72Block Operator
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