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 9198256 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 101258060 epoch_slot_no: 429260 block_no: 9198079 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 935 time: 2023-08-23 20:59:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43282f3ef322f4f442831d16440c152c6aa01eabaa1331fae14b59ee0494567aBlock Operator
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