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 9198576 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 101264740 epoch_slot_no: 3940 block_no: 9198399 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 13201 time: 2023-08-23 22:50:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaf8736b17a72ffc1b99f079726211f72c6e9415cea52c2c2d0f9b7c3d978f3dBlock Operator
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