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 9192075 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 101130896 epoch_slot_no: 302096 block_no: 9191898 slot_leader_id: 5027344 size: 33552 time: 2023-08-22 09:39:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e2addadeef5e53f4e6427ebe17ed5d15b9f4502a2a6d28a5a890751c04dd75eBlock Operator
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