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 9232224 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 101975489 epoch_slot_no: 282689 block_no: 9232047 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 9046 time: 2023-09-01 04:16:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddbbafc74515033db6589edd9ae2d9d86d4e54a5dcb8429f349e96d24a02f9a5Block Operator
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