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 9166287 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100601323 epoch_slot_no: 204523 block_no: 9166110 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 39406 time: 2023-08-16 06:33:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x424407ea92a47c76c3dc28098d7449ab9712e950f6f5b33556e373d1c34fbea9Block Operator
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