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 9214757 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 101606556 epoch_slot_no: 345756 block_no: 9214580 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 31479 time: 2023-08-27 21:47:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83037ee224369c0f34223b719f1b0339091a9668630559663a8f915a9dfa0083Block Operator
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