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 9233841 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102007729 epoch_slot_no: 314929 block_no: 9233664 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 24498 time: 2023-09-01 13:13:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x562dfa5f7f5d85da6779392a186e1ad77d7f02a607e5c3df09b9589c0cbfcb93Block Operator
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