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 9207549 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 101454185 epoch_slot_no: 193385 block_no: 9207372 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 4044 time: 2023-08-26 03:27:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf68ae98bb29ce6b7309a5cffc674c1ff4ff30b9640cff1ce3699c67329ee75e2Block Operator
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