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 9161248 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100498081 epoch_slot_no: 101281 block_no: 9161071 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 31530 time: 2023-08-15 01:52:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc269dab081db9b01ec3a4dd4214a645270685a72f212cb7566caeecfcf7a5550Block Operator
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