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 9217814 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 101673484 epoch_slot_no: 412684 block_no: 9217637 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 23605 time: 2023-08-28 16:22:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a1e700d6bec9e69151674aae3b5ec17bfaa7a94f53c982c8f79be6b971cc54fBlock Operator
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