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 9197865 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 101249938 epoch_slot_no: 421138 block_no: 9197688 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 76573 time: 2023-08-23 18:43:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bdd396504e216d0ae26b0076fdba7a4be546eb8a4249ab71487c7c70684f413Block Operator
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