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 9184627 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100976647 epoch_slot_no: 147847 block_no: 9184450 slot_leader_id: 8861288 size: 55615 time: 2023-08-20 14:48:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf935bfc557ad7e17deccbc33d0146364d8685b8fe28a3e11df7fa41d8a49a157Block Operator
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