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 9197498 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 101242106 epoch_slot_no: 413306 block_no: 9197321 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 3748 time: 2023-08-23 16:33:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18e75242bf30759bfce4b56a2f2f6d0ed2a53c6e4233fae85a1047f56b9621d6Block Operator
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