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 9225854 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 101847276 epoch_slot_no: 154476 block_no: 9225677 slot_leader_id: 9033778 size: 85225 time: 2023-08-30 16:39:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c0f1ed2ab2918618db8d9d919039b43342973e1c55f3373744c94313f805a6fBlock Operator
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