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 9160651 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 100486108 epoch_slot_no: 89308 block_no: 9160474 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 55524 time: 2023-08-14 22:33:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1589157e8b39cf4446f21ce251bf9ec8ba10471504ad9a64c70d86dbc158d841Block Operator
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