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 9168515 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100646845 epoch_slot_no: 250045 block_no: 9168338 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 28545 time: 2023-08-16 19:12:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x226ece2a4d89cb6a05721d68967e9df5bc5e0a41444ec486c3e50b74d36c4dcbBlock Operator
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