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 9227994 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 101890849 epoch_slot_no: 198049 block_no: 9227817 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 8886 time: 2023-08-31 04:45:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f29276f259d37b38d04fb161f69aef7c4dc5b641c63f430e76496e5627c7d44Block Operator
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