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 9237144 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 102074912 epoch_slot_no: 382112 block_no: 9236967 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 75555 time: 2023-09-02 07:53:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa415e404be279e6faf648eb7226b4ca548e5c81ce89d997c13532b2451ef4afdBlock Operator
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