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 9191650 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 101122199 epoch_slot_no: 293399 block_no: 9191473 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 27764 time: 2023-08-22 07:14:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba43e3ffdae4345b9c1584dcc6e54c44c4ce7eff88d11715d7edc38c1db75d29Block Operator
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