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 9208784 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 101479225 epoch_slot_no: 218425 block_no: 9208607 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 18734 time: 2023-08-26 10:25:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c412878213ae81abb00a4d2c9f3b0e1c4d0ab4937521ca62e030dc3c4dd562Block Operator
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