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 9197108 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101234040 epoch_slot_no: 405240 block_no: 9196931 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 32844 time: 2023-08-23 14:18:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a571d0504085153722b20a5375d390acb220b6ed24fb42c1aad1016573761e1Block Operator
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