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 9166577 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 100606820 epoch_slot_no: 210020 block_no: 9166400 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 688 time: 2023-08-16 08:05:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c5ba502d46325c3e51b7b77873a1b7f02306011d0db3600c6ecf18f779bef88Block Operator
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