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 9199916 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 101292805 epoch_slot_no: 32005 block_no: 9199739 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 70293 time: 2023-08-24 06:38:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ecf8b41efefda9395f37a60bc679d0767c274ef63ab236883508f264c90cbc6Block Operator
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