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 9209892 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101502942 epoch_slot_no: 242142 block_no: 9209715 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 20127 time: 2023-08-26 17:00:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc724127d001f2a0e1bc7d6e4d204824537b8624075094538cd86dee15ccf41aeBlock Operator
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