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 9224897 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 101828340 epoch_slot_no: 135540 block_no: 9224720 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 83396 time: 2023-08-30 11:23:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9c2c8093664a65123c8e3f09c5d778b20a2d66eb66622825b7f4adf3332d962Block Operator
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