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 9198170 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 101256265 epoch_slot_no: 427465 block_no: 9197993 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 13436 time: 2023-08-23 20:29:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09223f360c0a35b9b3770734ad80ba2e4eaf3db94a60cdad37d679a56e9f40ceBlock Operator
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