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 9194685 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 101183990 epoch_slot_no: 355190 block_no: 9194508 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 58054 time: 2023-08-23 00:24:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45afe2682df58c73d8d94a8a1c6ae6d9e0ecd2b0bae226e70f896b5113c3d452Block Operator
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