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 9187006 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 101025017 epoch_slot_no: 196217 block_no: 9186829 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 11620 time: 2023-08-21 04:15:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd597df4b51ecef5b10f0967f77a0d99060b658f0ebe5732338abdf3545a73e72Block Operator
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