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 9185589 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 100996610 epoch_slot_no: 167810 block_no: 9185412 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 83160 time: 2023-08-20 20:21:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5bce94b33d6f9868a5d7d0e2f054e8be8344e433b61c675f3075b930ef8d610Block Operator
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