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 9187741 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 101040397 epoch_slot_no: 211597 block_no: 9187564 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 43402 time: 2023-08-21 08:31:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4febed90de95c8f7e2de4c4a0057076aae4fe19b767b70ff8945723533ba289Block Operator
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