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 9228529 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 101901711 epoch_slot_no: 208911 block_no: 9228352 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 9641 time: 2023-08-31 07:46:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x664e1d45883803c0e4751e2949dd051296852f8f07a5383492c31277fd0de451Block Operator
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