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 9208559 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 101474829 epoch_slot_no: 214029 block_no: 9208382 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 20692 time: 2023-08-26 09:12:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeadcf6209e5ba89d6d51d57a26d35f334cc0f3197c0715c1b1886eed563c1a9aBlock Operator
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