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 9224656 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 101823168 epoch_slot_no: 130368 block_no: 9224479 slot_leader_id: 9100643 size: 52241 time: 2023-08-30 09:57:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff91f8bfa819a292010bacf480d01a0fd9a98d91851f52c849d8a88b1f543052Block Operator
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