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 9219262 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101706372 epoch_slot_no: 13572 block_no: 9219085 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 86332 time: 2023-08-29 01:31:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x254a9ca2b0b985b695b200a98b3c6eb41602be2e206f72ea7e14ff705c97296dBlock Operator
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