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 9227762 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 101886014 epoch_slot_no: 193214 block_no: 9227585 slot_leader_id: 8773621 size: 8091 time: 2023-08-31 03:25:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabc081fc4a1547b805c25be54e1cf55c7bbfb87318195de8a123af75f9a95c7bBlock Operator
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