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 9196978 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101231400 epoch_slot_no: 402600 block_no: 9196801 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 25865 time: 2023-08-23 13:34:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x458fe6b7b3f8f9116e2cb1cdee52b07c4c2149fb4cb1625b1fd7af621fe788fbBlock Operator
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