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 9210151 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 101508999 epoch_slot_no: 248199 block_no: 9209974 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 27693 time: 2023-08-26 18:41:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe09e19585aac73cb40fb70fd9b15458fb268d7c01661c272756359189a3c6aa0Block Operator
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