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 9248540 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102309991 epoch_slot_no: 185191 block_no: 9248363 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 51174 time: 2023-09-05 01:11:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd870d82993232516fd4f1a9024a255a81bee736e78601a84ecf1c3e770cf25baBlock Operator
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