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 9196497 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 101221798 epoch_slot_no: 392998 block_no: 9196320 slot_leader_id: 9194299 size: 34402 time: 2023-08-23 10:54:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x154845a8ae5519ced3b35846ebcfe7331f83279b2002ff342c4764dde1bafa85Block Operator
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