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 9226114 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 101852443 epoch_slot_no: 159643 block_no: 9225937 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 6415 time: 2023-08-30 18:05:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6940633011578e256ee2bf7e5b434973b05b8585f403793969cf58e604fecdcfBlock Operator
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