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 9217458 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 101665612 epoch_slot_no: 404812 block_no: 9217281 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 3937 time: 2023-08-28 14:11:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x204eb3142c2d52adc0c97ebd86097a484de1a267cba73a82c0957d9a8928b03cBlock Operator
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