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 9162280 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 100519531 epoch_slot_no: 122731 block_no: 9162103 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 88801 time: 2023-08-15 07:50:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde781f73ef71e96430074ba3f999cf17cf71c8b5ee26c37ad6683a2fbd98e690Block Operator
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