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 9208712 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101477836 epoch_slot_no: 217036 block_no: 9208535 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 56193 time: 2023-08-26 10:02:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a8938a9b8da1c883b2ae33c5c2df875f2468d26147687d1bb73152ed5fcdfedBlock Operator
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