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 9168114 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 100638622 epoch_slot_no: 241822 block_no: 9167937 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 83742 time: 2023-08-16 16:55:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30a335c240e386af481535ccf69a5b4187ba725ac1bbb18af5585e79ee4875f6Block Operator
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