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 9199561 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101285545 epoch_slot_no: 24745 block_no: 9199384 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 27720 time: 2023-08-24 04:37:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa474362f51dc87c00f503a0368c8053dc50db70ec7e9135c73d2ea2a0fd05010Block Operator
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