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 9248603 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102311435 epoch_slot_no: 186635 block_no: 9248426 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 45065 time: 2023-09-05 01:35:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd91754bd73c1832762bacf6fd853baa84c25ec9e8e9a9b8cba527494433e64a8Block Operator
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