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 9198689 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101267148 epoch_slot_no: 6348 block_no: 9198512 slot_leader_id: 8718107 size: 73218 time: 2023-08-23 23:30:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x799519f9796a208c64781b93376546e3962b676734fa47db786c4aa2c360466fBlock Operator
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