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 9204630 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101392631 epoch_slot_no: 131831 block_no: 9204453 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 44699 time: 2023-08-25 10:22:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f638ce829346d4d001275fce2c8cafb4cfc0fe818eb5330a39c9772ec6cc415Block Operator
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