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 9238265 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 102098056 epoch_slot_no: 405256 block_no: 9238088 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 9126 time: 2023-09-02 14:19:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf6a1812cdf494924212c05c5ece87ae6693bcae4c9650db6518f3bff7362b74Block Operator
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