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 9168353 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100643869 epoch_slot_no: 247069 block_no: 9168176 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 37079 time: 2023-08-16 18:22:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5e2411b64740109fad9c62e83cbeb429161a1b9455b3dee4ef51d5e66b6312dBlock Operator
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