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 9193274 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 101154422 epoch_slot_no: 325622 block_no: 9193097 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 68102 time: 2023-08-22 16:11:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59ce26d83e2cb86ba2b4fd908b0200bedae4f7daf3f54a450f8bfa188a946f4cBlock Operator
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