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 9215356 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 101619091 epoch_slot_no: 358291 block_no: 9215179 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 31097 time: 2023-08-28 01:16:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x768d18c31fb91a7aeec2dfc5b0bcf9b3f27f66536356384ebf2a448455a53a5aBlock Operator
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