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 9212893 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 101567407 epoch_slot_no: 306607 block_no: 9212716 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 26057 time: 2023-08-27 10:54:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x041d6b91c925ec20798a98b4fbb8c87820d813b30474316262dd1633d5f0a22fBlock Operator
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