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 9196759 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 101227486 epoch_slot_no: 398686 block_no: 9196582 slot_leader_id: 7880633 size: 65223 time: 2023-08-23 12:29:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x349a6710da47244ca1af9e2b0972f032b35960da2e751374a90270f4d7bf7aaeBlock Operator
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