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 9197572 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 101243600 epoch_slot_no: 414800 block_no: 9197395 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 24992 time: 2023-08-23 16:58:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa63179a37b89d26cf41de40c59cbbe9b52955a8cae2b0344712a3c4e100c36f5Block Operator
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