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 9187139 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 101028009 epoch_slot_no: 199209 block_no: 9186962 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 852 time: 2023-08-21 05:05:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f7f75807a0a666bc051ad0c12eddb385e6f95a836778267c491ec777d84d708Block Operator
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