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 9237531 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 102083343 epoch_slot_no: 390543 block_no: 9237354 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 24875 time: 2023-09-02 10:13:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe686bed5ff45bd9082608fe8a660e635745836a51608c3ca4be6da94e1677b72Block Operator
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