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 9198240 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101257817 epoch_slot_no: 429017 block_no: 9198063 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 43711 time: 2023-08-23 20:55:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbe165e4ad6787d81d13dc61363f0cffdb3afdae1083781cc520cd0949e5052aBlock Operator
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