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 9189259 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 101072985 epoch_slot_no: 244185 block_no: 9189082 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 59048 time: 2023-08-21 17:34:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7052db04871b913f0f17c9f59856b2416fe35c19d42bbb2d6418e8fa82d45b2Block Operator
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