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 9229271 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 101916472 epoch_slot_no: 223672 block_no: 9229094 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 28391 time: 2023-08-31 11:52:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27b9f78102e543d88202f4905b531e59103493fb6db93256ad0d9ecee8ce2aa0Block Operator
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