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 9233690 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 102004373 epoch_slot_no: 311573 block_no: 9233513 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 6517 time: 2023-09-01 12:17:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c580d747d231349dc3aff36e83081504fdc35f53fe606f0c5180e8179730e9dBlock Operator
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