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 9218808 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 101695882 epoch_slot_no: 3082 block_no: 9218631 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 88279 time: 2023-08-28 22:36:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb360e66abe6025f85580541d6bb4c9bbd0cbbd597c3e32334d20e1e218244c08Block Operator
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