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 9198375 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 101260557 epoch_slot_no: 431757 block_no: 9198198 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 87213 time: 2023-08-23 21:40:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d18d5e47bcd7195f4b805069efa122f81d39479f6220a1864847e4254b5eafaBlock Operator
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