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 9201438 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 101324392 epoch_slot_no: 63592 block_no: 9201261 slot_leader_id: 8873656 size: 29993 time: 2023-08-24 15:24:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacae9552857b24da4373ad6df606d5c4784eec2f7c183de9ab5222730e008674Block Operator
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