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 9238349 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 102099866 epoch_slot_no: 407066 block_no: 9238172 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 17693 time: 2023-09-02 14:49:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b5fbb2cc8726689aa34f9ffe56c5968b25928057f8d97dad0391b0da22a378aBlock Operator
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