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 9186045 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 101005226 epoch_slot_no: 176426 block_no: 9185868 slot_leader_id: 8314996 size: 11170 time: 2023-08-20 22:45:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c7f83d5e40c9f36afacbac0e42da9b83be5ec9679fd7d83ca12082688fdce46Block Operator
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