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 9233062 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 101991957 epoch_slot_no: 299157 block_no: 9232885 slot_leader_id: 6092217 size: 22787 time: 2023-09-01 08:50:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc1d819a2a370d0515c44f7c624d74742353942432ce7152bd6e874aa84f556aBlock Operator
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