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 9192699 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 101142829 epoch_slot_no: 314029 block_no: 9192522 slot_leader_id: 5968039 size: 69660 time: 2023-08-22 12:58:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45df9f36f030f27773349b498aa82eb5e1db79f8a31dc77ce1d42384a8d70167Block Operator
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