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 9199414 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101282648 epoch_slot_no: 21848 block_no: 9199237 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 25592 time: 2023-08-24 03:48:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fa444c3d9a67c6bea04a3ad5805a9145709cdda909926bd40b5dcb2b6e60555Block Operator
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