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 9188241 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 101051101 epoch_slot_no: 222301 block_no: 9188064 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 44339 time: 2023-08-21 11:29:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07abccb6616bfeaac50905eb4c4fc8d12c9024c95d9826dd29779a0ffaa988e1Block Operator
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