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 9198863 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 101271243 epoch_slot_no: 10443 block_no: 9198686 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 22390 time: 2023-08-24 00:38:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72db6d432406b4e587991ffe5a8bcdca1e0c7a4d4d46c1bef0083a1397283d12Block Operator
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