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 9206236 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 101427176 epoch_slot_no: 166376 block_no: 9206059 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 50001 time: 2023-08-25 19:57:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17cd3ba1e417db4f9dc3c88aeb21f42b945e8a8b7cee40c027ffda8be1bec6d0Block Operator
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