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 9197596 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101243954 epoch_slot_no: 415154 block_no: 9197419 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 22477 time: 2023-08-23 17:04:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f1a2b7a685df1f58e1234a49ac7fb4a1d7055a049249684952c8cae0aa67c6Block Operator
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