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 9248122 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 102301676 epoch_slot_no: 176876 block_no: 9247945 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 32735 time: 2023-09-04 22:52:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2619db9a93c3e936bcd28ba50354e43271dfc70a855a663ec2d2c0d484970117Block Operator
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