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 9206693 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 101436793 epoch_slot_no: 175993 block_no: 9206516 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 27722 time: 2023-08-25 22:38:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79bdc373dc4384f3d29f639ceb393feb487bcae3c4d3a8fdaff890a7c0e83c1eBlock Operator
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