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 9199176 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101277833 epoch_slot_no: 17033 block_no: 9198999 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 41509 time: 2023-08-24 02:28:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17aef51bf14e70f22397811842910e98a9d17c418bb6e9f330d19f6380b6ff0cBlock Operator
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