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 9197677 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 101245495 epoch_slot_no: 416695 block_no: 9197500 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 29699 time: 2023-08-23 17:29:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc94cec90b8e6c2891d26f342dc9e6b390ded9e25c6704f6231bdcb81be853c89Block Operator
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