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 9224266 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 101815753 epoch_slot_no: 122953 block_no: 9224089 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 46557 time: 2023-08-30 07:54:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0908141176b558e12be190d6556447875cc2dac60ab57e607473d0bf5918c88Block Operator
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