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 9186987 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 101024724 epoch_slot_no: 195924 block_no: 9186810 slot_leader_id: 9008880 size: 41710 time: 2023-08-21 04:10:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x097efc6e39ea5e057a1a8b16449a8c7992414d9676d2e7a3a9fbb1d122c367feBlock Operator
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