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 9292233 Details
Epoch: 436 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 103202972 epoch_slot_no: 214172 block_no: 9292056 slot_leader_id: 5227010 size: 29569 time: 2023-09-15 09:14:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb11e2c9bfe387f3331d2f5fdddbc627c26fca07b06d198c0927b6b5c1dd422fBlock Operator
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