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 9183971 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100962806 epoch_slot_no: 134006 block_no: 9183794 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 12594 time: 2023-08-20 10:58:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1baa9aa3ddb0a1913b00c82e9191fa27414f465a49be5330e62fcbc10b0b27Block Operator
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