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 9233357 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101997468 epoch_slot_no: 304668 block_no: 9233180 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 48974 time: 2023-09-01 10:22:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2f574098b22aa7278a0b3ba21f0bce5f3f9177e193a95e19d49b01755e48100Block Operator
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