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 9168108 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100638322 epoch_slot_no: 241522 block_no: 9167931 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 40952 time: 2023-08-16 16:50:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac9bb16ec3cc6db0ba7ea82d8cca68d15f9e3084128e06b8fddc5cc6a9f4254aBlock Operator
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