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 9233557 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 102001709 epoch_slot_no: 308909 block_no: 9233380 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 46628 time: 2023-09-01 11:33:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2602723cca19fc5c72720f42899c2f336d9902bff69326aa83c150cfb8c684fBlock Operator
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