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 9194558 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 101181674 epoch_slot_no: 352874 block_no: 9194381 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 21486 time: 2023-08-22 23:46:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe9e4d2d2374fbcda8f982bdc7f1ced15abab00d60dad93dd6fde44f2f2855e8Block Operator
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