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 9202157 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 101339698 epoch_slot_no: 78898 block_no: 9201980 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 23483 time: 2023-08-24 19:39:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c05b642c7abee2a66014e9d330fadad89d42f0a9b31a0bc0f7eb8719804ff45Block Operator
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