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 9168480 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100646213 epoch_slot_no: 249413 block_no: 9168303 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 52377 time: 2023-08-16 19:01:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x932abae814c8e3dda6a060305da6f4553694f9c0b09758b2458594dd09e6d77cBlock Operator
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