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 9225666 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 101843428 epoch_slot_no: 150628 block_no: 9225489 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 51230 time: 2023-08-30 15:35:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3177d3043e23c46742058e99056fed9098473d8d4751ffdaa9e5d4c42e9c4e4bBlock Operator
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