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 9224217 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 101814570 epoch_slot_no: 121770 block_no: 9224040 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 74999 time: 2023-08-30 07:34:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98171dce4b2dfdb2ec8380ee1c8d7ef543a33f7d47cc51cd947367c764500103Block Operator
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