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 9189667 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 101081164 epoch_slot_no: 252364 block_no: 9189490 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 22262 time: 2023-08-21 19:50:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73ef913caab99a39d9360420c055bb4e42d921e2b3367a25985b0e9f364b4899Block Operator
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