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 9226816 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 101866857 epoch_slot_no: 174057 block_no: 9226639 slot_leader_id: 8969959 size: 36881 time: 2023-08-30 22:05:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77b942c1ffde9485966cfb6c26bb7b0e6e0567cd4af07aec11fb5c3ac0bddfd9Block Operator
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