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 9226044 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 101851246 epoch_slot_no: 158446 block_no: 9225867 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 51625 time: 2023-08-30 17:45:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2afcb568bc5d77289befe2a03f4919b60555190274b4c13df2b15a8636155ac2Block Operator
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