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 9211041 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 101528118 epoch_slot_no: 267318 block_no: 9210864 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 9505 time: 2023-08-27 00:00:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe18622769950b109183fd18868b1000588a7d0e878ee33c680ac4509deb38e71Block Operator
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