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 9196460 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 101221043 epoch_slot_no: 392243 block_no: 9196283 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 65379 time: 2023-08-23 10:42:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb1d4e3c74f34329dbdd5bbb4e4ae52f93aa984cf4e495152e149317b2dc1f5bBlock Operator
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