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 9188639 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 101059987 epoch_slot_no: 231187 block_no: 9188462 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 62373 time: 2023-08-21 13:57:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1473e3ad8d339f95b28ea17c0b45ebdb477a9aa45741761511bd80230623adaBlock Operator
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