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 9212550 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 101560615 epoch_slot_no: 299815 block_no: 9212373 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 19551 time: 2023-08-27 09:01:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb040d4f09ba1efe51723f6ec21e3ef15a9a9d486bc57af7f87515b699eaedb73Block Operator
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