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 9225263 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 101835202 epoch_slot_no: 142402 block_no: 9225086 slot_leader_id: 9113576 size: 61368 time: 2023-08-30 13:18:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c0cacfbc60e3e3faf9b8428b09e727944015805320cec016560cff83af4400cBlock Operator
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