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 9236167 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 102054863 epoch_slot_no: 362063 block_no: 9235990 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 38710 time: 2023-09-02 02:19:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9975a334930dd8635dfeffa5201637313f2534f79ff44e1495deebae9e52d6aBlock Operator
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