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 9238604 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 102104877 epoch_slot_no: 412077 block_no: 9238427 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 20611 time: 2023-09-02 16:12:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd677922ca47fc12f9a5bee091ea00b0175cdbd2239ffbfc34cb7edc29de31c82Block Operator
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