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 9168579 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 100647963 epoch_slot_no: 251163 block_no: 9168402 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 1196 time: 2023-08-16 19:30:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7e8bd9cab31830d9c1a3289ca71a5bc263b47a1393039abc18c4779628ec3fdBlock Operator
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