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 9188585 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 101058577 epoch_slot_no: 229777 block_no: 9188408 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 82846 time: 2023-08-21 13:34:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce6f3d35867385f2f80f693ee8fd1b8da8f29c230019b140ce1bd027456a5ecBlock Operator
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