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 9197787 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 101248117 epoch_slot_no: 419317 block_no: 9197610 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 29598 time: 2023-08-23 18:13:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f84b14e004c4ef391a9df8a34083e1ee2ac295e2a2b202d759c263b3ac91253Block Operator
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