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 9206882 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 101440585 epoch_slot_no: 179785 block_no: 9206705 slot_leader_id: 5769652 size: 6923 time: 2023-08-25 23:41:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40218818187cf4ee65befe649f9b7e55573fb0899d4abb96c404440144fd1e78Block Operator
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