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 9184035 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100964137 epoch_slot_no: 135337 block_no: 9183858 slot_leader_id: 4988741 size: 29153 time: 2023-08-20 11:20:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0ec66154c80f400964234e8f7c6a82c695added7f461e7beab7d603870b6a2dBlock Operator
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