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 9198064 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 101254165 epoch_slot_no: 425365 block_no: 9197887 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 65992 time: 2023-08-23 19:54:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x598101f3ce44a207249d5edd84712c83c9c9f46e1997a70d7301e913a9d7fcf4Block Operator
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