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 9198804 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 101269898 epoch_slot_no: 9098 block_no: 9198627 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 14253 time: 2023-08-24 00:16:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6f59fa51ae268cde73ea9cfd8260e9b5a150a9bf6c580b9905c069e71a046a9Block Operator
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