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 9228752 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 101906363 epoch_slot_no: 213563 block_no: 9228575 slot_leader_id: 9023452 size: 10884 time: 2023-08-31 09:04:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x010b5bd620b1697e6873bf850b86b7a6945b2d5565327b000567a39f523f5bfcBlock Operator
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