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 9221386 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 101752598 epoch_slot_no: 59798 block_no: 9221209 slot_leader_id: 6467092 size: 73606 time: 2023-08-29 14:21:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69b1eb101a01318b3eace9eef152409c97b3ec2fb8be2a1f427aeca99e4c7ea4Block Operator
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