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 9212195 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 101552213 epoch_slot_no: 291413 block_no: 9212018 slot_leader_id: 6392373 size: 8082 time: 2023-08-27 06:41:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c4114765ee5ec513766c88f5aa2f39336677e48522ad8359b4d6c88e81f3b7dBlock Operator
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