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 9209653 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 101497775 epoch_slot_no: 236975 block_no: 9209476 slot_leader_id: 8727819 size: 49246 time: 2023-08-26 15:34:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0163c615a69d9c84f0e97e943d61cf7723371583224d767864ace1815367c6dBlock Operator
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