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 9189346 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 101074746 epoch_slot_no: 245946 block_no: 9189169 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 26569 time: 2023-08-21 18:03:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe84221213548e922f43a2d44d9f8e3ce8482a52fddad215156560265ea3d727dBlock Operator
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