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 9228217 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101895177 epoch_slot_no: 202377 block_no: 9228040 slot_leader_id: 9072783 size: 28418 time: 2023-08-31 05:57:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5744c6949035f436668fe5ff29333f3dc602555985a9198eddcac7c56202fa1cBlock Operator
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