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 9229235 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 101915887 epoch_slot_no: 223087 block_no: 9229058 slot_leader_id: 4583947 size: 7223 time: 2023-08-31 11:42:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e5a95dc880db02048fb6c638a512db2449123ef83fb36d744da4f65e663d100Block Operator
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