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 9168306 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100642801 epoch_slot_no: 246001 block_no: 9168129 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 66800 time: 2023-08-16 18:04:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe98236183fb112e5cdd03237cbc51c5559063068d55a51ddb1919d508072f765Block Operator
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