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 9197600 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101244041 epoch_slot_no: 415241 block_no: 9197423 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 24383 time: 2023-08-23 17:05:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb93094d0377e0e0dc265b5f17d056ba48e570a7c980e46cd04bf7b3080f90b33Block Operator
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