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 9235603 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 102042784 epoch_slot_no: 349984 block_no: 9235426 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 84441 time: 2023-09-01 22:57:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f18641dabd51f08bb6885f74929b8455a265649f099d3b7c9c85f7a993c49cBlock Operator
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