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 9162430 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100522437 epoch_slot_no: 125637 block_no: 9162253 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 12075 time: 2023-08-15 08:38:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb91cbdb21c2a704e4e6ffd55556584a016bf5e52278d000ab0c8c28e72b3ce8aBlock Operator
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