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 9197124 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101234273 epoch_slot_no: 405473 block_no: 9196947 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 20249 time: 2023-08-23 14:22:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e16dbc931136e13370308257f38f492fb46e08b84f3179931f03f9850ed2455Block Operator
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