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 9196784 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 101228009 epoch_slot_no: 399209 block_no: 9196607 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 72924 time: 2023-08-23 12:38:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6378cbb4414211752a07039498214a78829b541046707f650d767cbcbc416e84Block Operator
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