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 9185142 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 100987189 epoch_slot_no: 158389 block_no: 9184965 slot_leader_id: 8969479 size: 72125 time: 2023-08-20 17:44:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14b69d30ac420594222ada44ae2aeb5ee6585834c1361c35e5ada4bb511a7a0dBlock Operator
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