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 9209491 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 101493973 epoch_slot_no: 233173 block_no: 9209314 slot_leader_id: 7641469 size: 49208 time: 2023-08-26 14:31:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab7dd1a8522962ebc016ef9b9cfddde6009266334ec033ad09bbbf7ee9f1d382Block Operator
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