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 9197745 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 101247021 epoch_slot_no: 418221 block_no: 9197568 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 53298 time: 2023-08-23 17:55:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x325665e1986fc6b23da521c53ff29969e5e4ccd590d783a77e9579168045adadBlock Operator
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