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 9249208 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 102323794 epoch_slot_no: 198994 block_no: 9249031 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 1566 time: 2023-09-05 05:01:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a60ece79fa20b6fd5fab22d9a47babfdb828448ed3d9514a393a3388c5f336bBlock Operator
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