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 9233338 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101997137 epoch_slot_no: 304337 block_no: 9233161 slot_leader_id: 6014655 size: 36462 time: 2023-09-01 10:17:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa01118799857d2a489fde22397c062069641fd6ac985206bbe044ae65c6d114eBlock Operator
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