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 9248946 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 102318295 epoch_slot_no: 193495 block_no: 9248769 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 12103 time: 2023-09-05 03:29:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd4d43c0071e7ec71be1b31a3adde393d08b2dda61f2768393ecd4537cf2382aBlock Operator
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