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 9197516 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 101242537 epoch_slot_no: 413737 block_no: 9197339 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 77852 time: 2023-08-23 16:40:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12e075c7c7569ffaa155adc00c3bd886b306b1b812916eca881736856d86b9a6Block Operator
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