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 9206162 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101425683 epoch_slot_no: 164883 block_no: 9205985 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 48099 time: 2023-08-25 19:32:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda73f2ea1b6eb6a2064fb8738c35e7dbd72518acb87cfc25ad57c5d2a51d452dBlock Operator
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