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 9167553 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100627266 epoch_slot_no: 230466 block_no: 9167376 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 20174 time: 2023-08-16 13:45:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c9ce34bc4717039b9c7b3e75df41c78b89ef87fcbf6fcd8adee69837c6c16c9Block Operator
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