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 9186904 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 101022947 epoch_slot_no: 194147 block_no: 9186727 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 22728 time: 2023-08-21 03:40:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f1da963e7d06aa8ce033a5213086af7dff57c8f305319c59293080dbc63f78Block Operator
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