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 9194276 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 101175551 epoch_slot_no: 346751 block_no: 9194099 slot_leader_id: 5986012 size: 74123 time: 2023-08-22 22:04:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd09f01a5b406b0ff518a3d5d32b5caf0ef1324dcd7b87ce68cedc867f6657a3aBlock Operator
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