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 9248861 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102316981 epoch_slot_no: 192181 block_no: 9248684 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 25886 time: 2023-09-05 03:07:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c16e691f9b003531c1f2132b7f5043b7389c6a84d86217a7bb7a394f327a88aBlock Operator
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