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 9208362 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 101470338 epoch_slot_no: 209538 block_no: 9208185 slot_leader_id: 4563878 size: 21518 time: 2023-08-26 07:57:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc4ca32160bcf4394772a5de557867e84d995d03d345bc4d3141fc03b12f185aBlock Operator
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