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 9167395 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100624219 epoch_slot_no: 227419 block_no: 9167218 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 67675 time: 2023-08-16 12:55:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf98a7ddc4d7a8857b19499f36d487a69188e558cc163f2080c1c1fe9b8cb4bb2Block Operator
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