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 9229873 Details
Epoch: 433 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 101928839 epoch_slot_no: 236039 block_no: 9229696 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 34792 time: 2023-08-31 15:18:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x148c523558950d55cb63da552c5ef6002874730310a465372e23dafc997db543Block Operator
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