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 9200447 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 101303079 epoch_slot_no: 42279 block_no: 9200270 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 85262 time: 2023-08-24 09:29:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25ee4fb541474522ec27b9a0e4c96df13cac3c646e5f993ad7c114fd75ef03edBlock Operator
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