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 9192173 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 101132768 epoch_slot_no: 303968 block_no: 9191996 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 30106 time: 2023-08-22 10:10:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x179fb60076073fe9bd455b8bf7cd3425f649e834effe54cf8e5aecf9067c51fbBlock Operator
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