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 9227843 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 101887690 epoch_slot_no: 194890 block_no: 9227666 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 6798 time: 2023-08-31 03:53:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fe33e5b2c096d7ffff2f84e016b4d3571bc5fb1a008a59f375566c3c2245e32Block Operator
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