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 9188683 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 101060961 epoch_slot_no: 232161 block_no: 9188506 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 71135 time: 2023-08-21 14:14:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x569260d6ec7e7b8ba96c258573cbb9a61c6b844b04c6898e3603ec4d53fdade9Block Operator
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