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 9239697 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 102126490 epoch_slot_no: 1690 block_no: 9239520 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 83981 time: 2023-09-02 22:13:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f8fa2eed43ea9057ed83ac7d4b8613123931eb8d6e0fd6bd6c95cf983242b2Block Operator
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