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 9196266 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 101216678 epoch_slot_no: 387878 block_no: 9196089 slot_leader_id: 6025455 size: 23033 time: 2023-08-23 09:29:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d051f8a29d3dc23715a2ba4dea6a39c522a78903c8d9ad1ed6c05c82eb9571Block Operator
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