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 9238806 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 102108501 epoch_slot_no: 415701 block_no: 9238629 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 37803 time: 2023-09-02 17:13:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed5aad52d2cbc779d2d03208a3a2a3cb5dbee04de4802d0a97ac0cda06f8918cBlock Operator
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