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 9197372 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 101239345 epoch_slot_no: 410545 block_no: 9197195 slot_leader_id: 8863459 size: 3727 time: 2023-08-23 15:47:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02a34a3c460982c0779737ce5572841c5c404f0a949d3fae3791bd333e2f50d6Block Operator
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