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 9184518 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 100974416 epoch_slot_no: 145616 block_no: 9184341 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 45964 time: 2023-08-20 14:11:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x420fa20335ebecb79f842454df3056d373bfea30c7c70d70c5d0ad181765552aBlock Operator
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