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 9199937 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 101293196 epoch_slot_no: 32396 block_no: 9199760 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 58536 time: 2023-08-24 06:44:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf8454c8fb4d9df987d970cae229bf038f6ea347feca1515af288d551124bfcaBlock Operator
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