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 9248916 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 102317799 epoch_slot_no: 192999 block_no: 9248739 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 43825 time: 2023-09-05 03:21:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3291b4b642056f671a2c6617e15c0dda91315a370b8715a085ed112c7b111e2Block Operator
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