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 9167597 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100628006 epoch_slot_no: 231206 block_no: 9167420 slot_leader_id: 9119336 size: 80256 time: 2023-08-16 13:58:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x267f630301f180627afd700782cf02924ab399898e58f0651af0420293554830Block Operator
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