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 9208258 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101468283 epoch_slot_no: 207483 block_no: 9208081 slot_leader_id: 4686191 size: 16271 time: 2023-08-26 07:22:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15f75d106625df1509d7e61c12550ff3254e86ef141826a41b029dc98269eb2cBlock Operator
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