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 9189201 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 101071618 epoch_slot_no: 242818 block_no: 9189024 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 34380 time: 2023-08-21 17:11:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1ae254b3a5b252bd98b67ef06ba20abfe7301b97b2eca81d4afe9585ea0c700Block Operator
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