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 9198314 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101259140 epoch_slot_no: 430340 block_no: 9198137 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 45271 time: 2023-08-23 21:17:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed8e224c782847604056aef64a1a91ce1223dcc1286f5986311f222b7975831Block Operator
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