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 9209043 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 101484838 epoch_slot_no: 224038 block_no: 9208866 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 87444 time: 2023-08-26 11:58:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x920ce8cb5dad32916973f4ec592fd74253321f19c54c3616da286abf654e0e24Block Operator
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