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 9163171 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100536798 epoch_slot_no: 139998 block_no: 9162994 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 5021 time: 2023-08-15 12:38:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ff85e9000163e76b26df79c50985e53a8acf5a038c610838ba50f317891b3b0Block Operator
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