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 9205940 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 101420751 epoch_slot_no: 159951 block_no: 9205763 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 33371 time: 2023-08-25 18:10:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86aedfdf28a3d9aade9e66fca30a65798b5bc84b7f67e54986b9bed2061e5b83Block Operator
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