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 9198049 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 101253843 epoch_slot_no: 425043 block_no: 9197872 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 87775 time: 2023-08-23 19:48:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fa9a6651a81a6fc1c58648590023fc0db1395c506223ee7756b6279b73ab57eBlock Operator
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