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 9248049 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 102300326 epoch_slot_no: 175526 block_no: 9247872 slot_leader_id: 5894770 size: 969 time: 2023-09-04 22:30:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc4a6ab4ecffb8aaf5d2e5a87d313e8dad173dc2d705d940b0778eb6e021436eBlock Operator
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