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 9185785 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100999951 epoch_slot_no: 171151 block_no: 9185608 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 69033 time: 2023-08-20 21:17:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68803a5e944da426c70db033d3a226af6d2318e3af20f3b1aa555f274431b1d8Block Operator
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