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 9203335 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 101364619 epoch_slot_no: 103819 block_no: 9203158 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 20023 time: 2023-08-25 02:35:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b3b820c6c3cebfb6f7bba320f46715897e25326ba762a2c19e0791b6e8f1939Block Operator
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