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 9228947 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101910059 epoch_slot_no: 217259 block_no: 9228770 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 49654 time: 2023-08-31 10:05:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2059d9254166eaf967d9e8da5de1fb49915ef6b0009931f20b5c741c4dd60a69Block Operator
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