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 9247894 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 102296950 epoch_slot_no: 172150 block_no: 9247717 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 67259 time: 2023-09-04 21:34:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba45a1ca88d5a73db2a2bda17a95bd9169c43efc94a044c72675520c8d762d1fBlock Operator
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