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 9197862 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 101249789 epoch_slot_no: 420989 block_no: 9197685 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 11597 time: 2023-08-23 18:41:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74673df053704f799560a7580499d0f209c583c90a616cd8a020db3229f9aa64Block Operator
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