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 9188749 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 101062032 epoch_slot_no: 233232 block_no: 9188572 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 28571 time: 2023-08-21 14:32:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2e33c0238cd887a12c0a0e58a68b90ef190d766f0063977dae44a02470b5f3eBlock Operator
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