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 9202028 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 101336981 epoch_slot_no: 76181 block_no: 9201851 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 58739 time: 2023-08-24 18:54:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1007b0a8227293912dd27e02e8b5c64c9f93aba770c244e8fea6f6a809461693Block Operator
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