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 9214978 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 101611434 epoch_slot_no: 350634 block_no: 9214801 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 31675 time: 2023-08-27 23:08:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf309602926915a896c87fef9c623f986fdf287c5b5d20704faf75c54f9f3bdd8Block Operator
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