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 9185598 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100996761 epoch_slot_no: 167961 block_no: 9185421 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 43336 time: 2023-08-20 20:24:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x448826089c7cf00c5759d5b39d9eb8c0bf521c3eab27e6cb2a2335bf1510784fBlock Operator
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