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 9198258 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 101258105 epoch_slot_no: 429305 block_no: 9198081 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 47280 time: 2023-08-23 20:59:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9678eea4504cb2ec16f45c235252fba958435629bc6dc029aee92be4a829bf17Block Operator
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