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 9181268 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100907360 epoch_slot_no: 78560 block_no: 9181091 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 47434 time: 2023-08-19 19:34:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x323fa96b9de24711355f9b6d3c5566aff3a14da29418d6dc1214829b03e6600dBlock Operator
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