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 9186428 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 101013131 epoch_slot_no: 184331 block_no: 9186251 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 57173 time: 2023-08-21 00:57:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2e6e33b32d1828d4c21adfe53c918fd2325262ef5ceed3ce8fec2d1eb2de771Block Operator
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