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 9163978 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 100553675 epoch_slot_no: 156875 block_no: 9163801 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 88572 time: 2023-08-15 17:19:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c172c213655fa2ab8d879839f9091612f737fc51b1a5fc229b63a9f7c93c76fBlock Operator
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