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 9223256 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101792746 epoch_slot_no: 99946 block_no: 9223079 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 46885 time: 2023-08-30 01:30:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22abe3fbbc99667a319471f8bad655596288d3d153960d7beade93f2ddb558a8Block Operator
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