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 9198661 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 101266647 epoch_slot_no: 5847 block_no: 9198484 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 19696 time: 2023-08-23 23:22:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3af47d5a7876ea8e964aa87997f6ad666bf59600adab8fdd97adcee598457d2bBlock Operator
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