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 9198024 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 101253139 epoch_slot_no: 424339 block_no: 9197847 slot_leader_id: 9023452 size: 70907 time: 2023-08-23 19:37:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71ef278532a45fbdaca11c2518a33defeb917c964008c21776552d95a431fd32Block Operator
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