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 9201811 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 101332203 epoch_slot_no: 71403 block_no: 9201634 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 57479 time: 2023-08-24 17:34:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494dbd400a9303c9b88950e0ea9ee02267bd23313e529a5cbec8a14224bc6d0aBlock Operator
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