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 9214289 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101597349 epoch_slot_no: 336549 block_no: 9214112 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 42864 time: 2023-08-27 19:14:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf4fa23e1bc0c5588bc1510306455a2791a1003f667ca7ad011cf05ce164bf1Block Operator
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