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 9164661 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 100568294 epoch_slot_no: 171494 block_no: 9164484 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 49562 time: 2023-08-15 21:23:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7755756cf2bdc25a859d5adf73065637a15f25b06fe17f26735f992d73f5f9a3Block Operator
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