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 9163399 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100541667 epoch_slot_no: 144867 block_no: 9163222 slot_leader_id: 8863281 size: 29728 time: 2023-08-15 13:59:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff4d01399379ef9a514cbc2d0a4abfe9bee7ebc520d2d77a8a2cd0773bf1d6daBlock Operator
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