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 9196708 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 101226603 epoch_slot_no: 397803 block_no: 9196531 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 88310 time: 2023-08-23 12:14:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68fc369f1a2b0e559eb6094f3042c19a81f62d91427fb2f204dbe6fe248bcce0Block Operator
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