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 9199172 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 101277743 epoch_slot_no: 16943 block_no: 9198995 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 87704 time: 2023-08-24 02:27:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd4baf73f48fd54450cfdefb2fe8c2ee287fe537e0351f43f3571c89c6f352efBlock Operator
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