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 9188561 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 101058056 epoch_slot_no: 229256 block_no: 9188384 slot_leader_id: 4568512 size: 34869 time: 2023-08-21 13:25:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8d633352ea1aec50eedf86243b4b74bc64c28d4a554ff0e48a4715f2f101525Block Operator
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