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 9195363 Details
Epoch: 431Number of transactions in block: 15
slot_no: 101198044
epoch_slot_no: 369244
block_no: 9195186
slot_leader_id: 7046600
size: 68011
time: 2023-08-23 04:18:55
proto_major: 8
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xed67c13168b71c54fc386850be0735049f6ef167ddaed23ffc814b5f2cead4a8
Block Operator
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