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 9189243 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 101072496 epoch_slot_no: 243696 block_no: 9189066 slot_leader_id: 8633489 size: 37476 time: 2023-08-21 17:26:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x156f1031b7e8bb10f502a0b1b668df8c9c99aab21dca45e0e40a6c8f7f8cdd9aBlock Operator
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