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 9198204 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101257066 epoch_slot_no: 428266 block_no: 9198027 slot_leader_id: 8968556 size: 14834 time: 2023-08-23 20:42:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df2de1f97dd7502d4c0981ca65ece7b133852dfb2a6683873b23bf82a1e8811Block Operator
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