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 9187457 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 101034512 epoch_slot_no: 205712 block_no: 9187280 slot_leader_id: 8665497 size: 51873 time: 2023-08-21 06:53:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5426c5869c54b0c0c40758aedb5144f07d55c269f49a72e285199ab97da635f3Block Operator
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