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 9206322 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 101429054 epoch_slot_no: 168254 block_no: 9206145 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 81627 time: 2023-08-25 20:29:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb72324ba57b3c4594828e82c08f1df9b0edfca41eca204a79b361e3c9c07e3acBlock Operator
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