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 9237642 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 102085595 epoch_slot_no: 392795 block_no: 9237465 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 44039 time: 2023-09-02 10:51:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af413de31d15c6a8abf63c24fd5bc7ce9bc260b23b3a2177ac0cbfd2ae340bbBlock Operator
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