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 9161581 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100505228 epoch_slot_no: 108428 block_no: 9161404 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 22412 time: 2023-08-15 03:51:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x608d09158bc25bb9f14623b68dac2844a63b832ab9eeb800aa9c50540a1dba9dBlock Operator
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