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 9168227 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 100641113 epoch_slot_no: 244313 block_no: 9168050 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 52856 time: 2023-08-16 17:36:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf059cb34bff03ff1e29e89d948055f89ee0b9a8ff8b439f48de21a5ec7e402fBlock Operator
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