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 9197147 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 101234740 epoch_slot_no: 405940 block_no: 9196970 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 82439 time: 2023-08-23 14:30:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefb69021fad40ea02959f696bfa046599850843fa2090bfac6986828bc1746f4Block Operator
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