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 9218136 Details
Epoch: 432 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 101680938 epoch_slot_no: 420138 block_no: 9217959 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 17191 time: 2023-08-28 18:27:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x275d60f3275ae5229980ec31db148d81719e988ae114907cb444614c89865572Block Operator
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