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 9215565 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 101623578 epoch_slot_no: 362778 block_no: 9215388 slot_leader_id: 6564907 size: 23277 time: 2023-08-28 02:31:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b7b23364749ff573b39963e17fe0542363ce175afcd9311306473223288e524Block Operator
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