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 9163950 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 100552766 epoch_slot_no: 155966 block_no: 9163773 slot_leader_id: 4812596 size: 63529 time: 2023-08-15 17:04:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0290b9cd1380e9acaabc126f0458a9dbc4f6fc9c2b6effc35ed88f54307ffa1Block Operator
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