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 9184261 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 100968724 epoch_slot_no: 139924 block_no: 9184084 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 48537 time: 2023-08-20 12:36:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe71536e7100117fa16130388a66f7eb7182b673423159238ea56d23e6bd8840aBlock Operator
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