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 9226609 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101862770 epoch_slot_no: 169970 block_no: 9226432 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 13098 time: 2023-08-30 20:57:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fa5daf2c63049de3b24406328ce6bde2d80808c70b62f5316e9eadebe5ca07aBlock Operator
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