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 9221176 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 101747463 epoch_slot_no: 54663 block_no: 9220999 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 71838 time: 2023-08-29 12:55:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc27fac4c904327868c18d9a33d53df3c213fdfc2b1cbd1244f39a38f428f2c51Block Operator
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