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 9221297 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 101750532 epoch_slot_no: 57732 block_no: 9221120 slot_leader_id: 9040291 size: 59264 time: 2023-08-29 13:47:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x029b1ceb83075e475c85cf2fc1c1f4673cd45c8a7d055189ef9d436a6f2537a3Block Operator
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