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 9188396 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 101054525 epoch_slot_no: 225725 block_no: 9188219 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 87187 time: 2023-08-21 12:26:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9d74bb89b2f9bdc805d81bc7c0002074fefee542123c4f5e5576b2471731da5Block Operator
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