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 9198749 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 101268493 epoch_slot_no: 7693 block_no: 9198572 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 86319 time: 2023-08-23 23:53:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeecac587192d05b9fec99bebe188ca54281a817a9764e2c81d8e54abe19e47f8Block Operator
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