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 9228537 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 101901852 epoch_slot_no: 209052 block_no: 9228360 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 37120 time: 2023-08-31 07:49:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9b9c1ec2951357ec8acd0b868e83e864aa50e5d99b975c49192b956e844cf8eBlock Operator
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