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 9208060 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 101464298 epoch_slot_no: 203498 block_no: 9207883 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 6725 time: 2023-08-26 06:16:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99e03b15e3b3dfb3cd42b21652d9531f1f3b5dd97a889027d3c93d84e050ab49Block Operator
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