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 9248698 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102313390 epoch_slot_no: 188590 block_no: 9248521 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 15850 time: 2023-09-05 02:08:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x413a87a09a62d687336f36641e1bf969a49c40a0f597d841740ac992baf3d80bBlock Operator
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