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 9186538 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 101015512 epoch_slot_no: 186712 block_no: 9186361 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 37748 time: 2023-08-21 01:36:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0b45ba434f5e159a27b6a00971298e39e4df34ebfdff879b5033c22686785f5Block Operator
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