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 9249859 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 102336970 epoch_slot_no: 212170 block_no: 9249682 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 88795 time: 2023-09-05 08:41:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x906700ba9dc0578616f26432a5097e6593b9a9fd3bd600ae8c74d93f01b77b28Block Operator
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