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 9199676 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 101287721 epoch_slot_no: 26921 block_no: 9199499 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 3549 time: 2023-08-24 05:13:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e6648eca27f3c4cb2be3447d7d931b13699d0a7d009671cdf4d65eba1bd4932Block Operator
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