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 9206327 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101429152 epoch_slot_no: 168352 block_no: 9206150 slot_leader_id: 8997028 size: 39120 time: 2023-08-25 20:30:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1e57c8231d9ed71033b4fa726cb0993cce30e8b747fa977d8edd3ab8592b27aBlock Operator
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