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 9309248 Details
Epoch: 437 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 103550969 epoch_slot_no: 130169 block_no: 9309071 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 20797 time: 2023-09-19 09:54:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29eb8051c625bb2e60747e2ddca324535063ea645f9ed7f0ce5d655529a2fc5dBlock Operator
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