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 9175188 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 100782427 epoch_slot_no: 385627 block_no: 9175011 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 8610 time: 2023-08-18 08:51:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd96f2d4734e24997edb5e52429a4139ef52aba807f4112320d048140eb2a7f94Block Operator
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