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 9222193 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101769856 epoch_slot_no: 77056 block_no: 9222016 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 43737 time: 2023-08-29 19:09:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebbff70ee12bf10914bd466bdcb7115a7c64cf1048e2046c0ac580c76be55845Block Operator
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