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 9166066 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100596940 epoch_slot_no: 200140 block_no: 9165889 slot_leader_id: 8864884 size: 12160 time: 2023-08-16 05:20:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x401d98818483088472c73dd5a42d1ed9c476c0e036582b98c18bd7c50d8f3790Block Operator
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