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 9202584 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 101348422 epoch_slot_no: 87622 block_no: 9202407 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 28236 time: 2023-08-24 22:05:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7635ba39eded1a2eca6ed5d1013a2ca20ea9239350ce2bf3d9e1249e2fe3955Block Operator
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