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 9186291 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 101010554 epoch_slot_no: 181754 block_no: 9186114 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 28557 time: 2023-08-21 00:14:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbd30b9379180b560a99a9d9e4fb1523e8cf9151dd35d97627bb8c93a8a3e841Block Operator
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