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 9182674 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100936624 epoch_slot_no: 107824 block_no: 9182497 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 2009 time: 2023-08-20 03:41:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb40ca00568578dc847cc65b16e2324fc3da9703dd8e318b760f9f4e57f1c4b0bBlock Operator
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