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 9248690 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 102313198 epoch_slot_no: 188398 block_no: 9248513 slot_leader_id: 4711714 size: 1859 time: 2023-09-05 02:04:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0c385419881f28798b3b869fcb58ce5b1784b9f9b5f4b2212e3e93e8bc7234cBlock Operator
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