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 9204279 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 101384548 epoch_slot_no: 123748 block_no: 9204102 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 87487 time: 2023-08-25 08:07:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49a7957b6e9e982c1747361debb487e14135ff9c4368268c0f467c2ee2bd6414Block Operator
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