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 9168742 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100651338 epoch_slot_no: 254538 block_no: 9168565 slot_leader_id: 7847069 size: 30053 time: 2023-08-16 20:27:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb638d8b9aa6311973f15a682de70be42ee7f4f632707e6a76b89d9a3ea73b89aBlock Operator
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