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 9198658 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 101266573 epoch_slot_no: 5773 block_no: 9198481 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 78555 time: 2023-08-23 23:21:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4df7c84eb6325612620b3096a87a27550d9dbac589594e2901e33e74e1a0669bBlock Operator
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