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 9185996 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101004269 epoch_slot_no: 175469 block_no: 9185819 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 18099 time: 2023-08-20 22:29:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb52fe77417af65a9487cf404a130c289b7bf1791329e908c6a88fd588caefc2Block Operator
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