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 9209917 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101503558 epoch_slot_no: 242758 block_no: 9209740 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 22339 time: 2023-08-26 17:10:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b70b1a9827022bf4deb21c6882a166d968318b1d15fb0dafcc9cb30ab1ef39Block Operator
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