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 9235177 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 102033818 epoch_slot_no: 341018 block_no: 9235000 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 41472 time: 2023-09-01 20:28:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb870bf7ca5cbba759c832e4738b6c4cbb4e34802f9a8a7c059c17ca311a3661cBlock Operator
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