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 9185383 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 100991961 epoch_slot_no: 163161 block_no: 9185206 slot_leader_id: 5968039 size: 83565 time: 2023-08-20 19:04:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x952e0765c7580571b42abefb5668a211f80c3c2ea87f3ff7d4c446e156e420b2Block Operator
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