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 9164253 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 100559780 epoch_slot_no: 162980 block_no: 9164076 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 43495 time: 2023-08-15 19:01:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0656cea7f01a277f85bbfaa472aa9ed8acc2b33b3a9bfd7ce332f013e29ab32Block Operator
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