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 198184 Details
Epoch: 9 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 198205 epoch_slot_no: 3805 block_no: 198173 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1032 time: 2017-11-08 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8520aff4efeb8f05dc3e2e2e61905506b4044e3c99874c8c926bd5b225255e27Block Operator
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