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 9188779 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101062629 epoch_slot_no: 233829 block_no: 9188602 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 21076 time: 2023-08-21 14:42:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a631f078fe3cb31d9d0c2971a4328d1a0b3cff82a1a8b6ef52a26bf706ba893Block Operator
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