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 9226534 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 101861302 epoch_slot_no: 168502 block_no: 9226357 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 39759 time: 2023-08-30 20:33:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdcfcdd503a3f68116fdbdc38366ae55198bf56c7543fd6e2194d796ce99a6a0Block Operator
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