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 9165241 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 100580507 epoch_slot_no: 183707 block_no: 9165064 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 29471 time: 2023-08-16 00:46:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cdb0c08f7b892ff73c0aa3229d22b77d7ef874f019c4a4718bd6805ddb4bb70Block Operator
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