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 9198478 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 101262504 epoch_slot_no: 1704 block_no: 9198301 slot_leader_id: 4565547 size: 75288 time: 2023-08-23 22:13:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa43c69fbe8c785d12d231098acdd243bc4880e69016914eb6be90e3723835349Block Operator
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