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 9199773 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 101289688 epoch_slot_no: 28888 block_no: 9199596 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 34774 time: 2023-08-24 05:46:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc84136ded08c6f5ea66c95586e734e3d6b5c8a6511555783878aa06b1d72b3f7Block Operator
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