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 9186407 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101012589 epoch_slot_no: 183789 block_no: 9186230 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 45931 time: 2023-08-21 00:48:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe044e50945dda2d140c5f7042802e445b8a0d378a158c104b7756a780bfd4587Block Operator
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