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 9162684 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100527294 epoch_slot_no: 130494 block_no: 9162507 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 3053 time: 2023-08-15 09:59:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475542b5cda18b2c208446ec47928eb0684147676e61122a99b58b769fe8beadBlock Operator
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