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 9163395 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 100541606 epoch_slot_no: 144806 block_no: 9163218 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 7295 time: 2023-08-15 13:58:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09a5df4d21677083e2fa8443ae8e6db99be69d5fc0d68b4107423dcb6e6c1b2aBlock Operator
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