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 9198395 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 101260963 epoch_slot_no: 163 block_no: 9198218 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 27917 time: 2023-08-23 21:47:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf3d9681f3b59dece5e407bc713f091bfff611bfc01bd5437a2cd027429dd67dBlock Operator
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