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 9227448 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 101879415 epoch_slot_no: 186615 block_no: 9227271 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 18348 time: 2023-08-31 01:35:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34c9064d30f154efdc62fe4878973fb6c6347c444a81f23b4e7a64512fbc2a2aBlock Operator
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