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 9190344 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 101094685 epoch_slot_no: 265885 block_no: 9190167 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 12128 time: 2023-08-21 23:36:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21407128768b4719fbace1ecc8cd0efa30b1ef9e766a1876cd3ce997740b6abbBlock Operator
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