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 9188476 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 101056219 epoch_slot_no: 227419 block_no: 9188299 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 70867 time: 2023-08-21 12:55:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9637d6429be789f37cee90bb8dbdff08a1bf42620181417682c4e9b3c113a10fBlock Operator
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