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 9184166 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100966759 epoch_slot_no: 137959 block_no: 9183989 slot_leader_id: 4558271 size: 88221 time: 2023-08-20 12:04:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71a750d69b24cddaaae28f329fcc36a6a8e5f7ea0e7424d6fbd73685488d8f27Block Operator
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