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 9201634 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 101328374 epoch_slot_no: 67574 block_no: 9201457 slot_leader_id: 8864884 size: 18822 time: 2023-08-24 16:31:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae8dc02d5632a540a4b9289c38221232883e76a1cb3222fdd7a7f58132d01924Block Operator
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