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 9188273 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 101051715 epoch_slot_no: 222915 block_no: 9188096 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 12410 time: 2023-08-21 11:40:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fdc5e6455560288db4fcb320534a94a7f3d5f2dbaaeee49747ebe4316d1d8afBlock Operator
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