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 9247691 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 102292835 epoch_slot_no: 168035 block_no: 9247514 slot_leader_id: 7034455 size: 48479 time: 2023-09-04 20:25:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x079536d1fc8bd5bcf83df5899aed244d9e809f49d75076b20f158ba2ac858017Block Operator
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