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 9186683 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101018188 epoch_slot_no: 189388 block_no: 9186506 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 24106 time: 2023-08-21 02:21:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18c1e5862f8d6db60e8dfaf78de9dc0f446990ab21f78064782c1d1f8646fffaBlock Operator
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