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 9189803 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 101083767 epoch_slot_no: 254967 block_no: 9189626 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 63300 time: 2023-08-21 20:34:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97a0023892d02ef5f84916b5520b82aef73db3743efc42ce9a91779011a38c66Block Operator
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