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 9213325 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 101576991 epoch_slot_no: 316191 block_no: 9213148 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 73894 time: 2023-08-27 13:34:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x546ff15c2bc844f316f812f9ceb36fefb1ebf6cddb70ba07c1b8e36864384f26Block Operator
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