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 9163465 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100543038 epoch_slot_no: 146238 block_no: 9163288 slot_leader_id: 8929631 size: 30345 time: 2023-08-15 14:22:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b1c7de8d04a59ae5fa1ce4e4cba53d86a186982ba8284202629ff8a4bbb034Block Operator
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