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 9248864 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 102317054 epoch_slot_no: 192254 block_no: 9248687 slot_leader_id: 8409382 size: 36586 time: 2023-09-05 03:09:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc511c42b3b26d7f1771c0da64baf30a76b6f0b61cf89561230af06a2404227d2Block Operator
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