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 9192845 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 101145320 epoch_slot_no: 316520 block_no: 9192668 slot_leader_id: 8863466 size: 1645 time: 2023-08-22 13:40:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb7b79413c2c23ded0a688f23f265f0b38d9641720e4a30d5224e92e86cffbe3Block Operator
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