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 9168553 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100647475 epoch_slot_no: 250675 block_no: 9168376 slot_leader_id: 6406552 size: 42152 time: 2023-08-16 19:22:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9c55ac93b593d1d66b4bf0bca1c3597b0fae70b2af1cccf5386b5f88643eed5Block Operator
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