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 9214381 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 101599428 epoch_slot_no: 338628 block_no: 9214204 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 38134 time: 2023-08-27 19:48:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958402ebd90a8fb6ec8b6b97ddad19afc4baaa82d62465060cc7bbea438d65c7Block Operator
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