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 9235258 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102035578 epoch_slot_no: 342778 block_no: 9235081 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 47666 time: 2023-09-01 20:57:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c706b3253002bec0954b2f0315746f3df6b539a0258e75feefe38a82ae4c30Block Operator
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