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 9195227 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 101195395 epoch_slot_no: 366595 block_no: 9195050 slot_leader_id: 9126224 size: 14573 time: 2023-08-23 03:34:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3e4067b7d7698b7d33b4803791c7bae245862c4e6c5975821fefcd3d7bc712fBlock Operator
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