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 9197868 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 101250032 epoch_slot_no: 421232 block_no: 9197691 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 87758 time: 2023-08-23 18:45:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb38eeef129916b1c45e69879a01a69c9883aaa8b4d2a5e788b468c354fe6075cBlock Operator
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