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 9226503 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 101860634 epoch_slot_no: 167834 block_no: 9226326 slot_leader_id: 4562380 size: 75875 time: 2023-08-30 20:22:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d4bcb367b74a3d6d014bfd8a32b1db3158b1797c73687770c9d63885ff31d35Block Operator
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