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 9196584 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 101223781 epoch_slot_no: 394981 block_no: 9196407 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 42882 time: 2023-08-23 11:27:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3348464b23b52c738b7434096b3323beb1339cfb3e9b91856e8eb6c8eded6f62Block Operator
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