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 9160906 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100490845 epoch_slot_no: 94045 block_no: 9160729 slot_leader_id: 8968556 size: 15871 time: 2023-08-14 23:52:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x291af8306bd6ebd5c8474f8aae477755a850da5749f5ed7d45d629d85b411a20Block Operator
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