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 9196966 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 101231188 epoch_slot_no: 402388 block_no: 9196789 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 73836 time: 2023-08-23 13:31:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73b437832ca085db492de7dc4782d8b1717428809056722923b345a2dcca4401Block Operator
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