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 9208645 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101476614 epoch_slot_no: 215814 block_no: 9208468 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 52211 time: 2023-08-26 09:41:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x021d98addf46b741a2d6a8867b8913b6adfe3ba5cb8e81fd7092facff88174a4Block Operator
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