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 9235131 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 102032888 epoch_slot_no: 340088 block_no: 9234954 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 69416 time: 2023-09-01 20:12:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61ee62003f57384ff61433f3a3d5bb7462d95d8737e9b290a68fc971c19fda3aBlock Operator
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