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 9196963 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 101231137 epoch_slot_no: 402337 block_no: 9196786 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 3510 time: 2023-08-23 13:30:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bbbf0db4d523bb87d06e0d8c5e7b21995b4fa22da670d493b66d9377bd64d14Block Operator
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