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 9162411 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100522076 epoch_slot_no: 125276 block_no: 9162234 slot_leader_id: 7880633 size: 19276 time: 2023-08-15 08:32:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa032083ea4ff784a7d4c5ab2655b4c82d7198a2dcdd65f9303fd9b0d48fdb47bBlock Operator
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