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 9207269 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101448362 epoch_slot_no: 187562 block_no: 9207092 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 53626 time: 2023-08-26 01:50:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc78d40fc284ef76c0498fe25f51b8eb1190cfbfa2d8e4b924ec7a79a38536a52Block Operator
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