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 9234742 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 102026012 epoch_slot_no: 333212 block_no: 9234565 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 65997 time: 2023-09-01 18:18:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaf02b795a99bcb2ab08db14a6f1f584fd6082c1ccdbd65fe9c22c592688836fBlock Operator
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