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 9168882 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100653949 epoch_slot_no: 257149 block_no: 9168705 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 16715 time: 2023-08-16 21:10:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bdf5169898616569f69755f3a5dd130b0cd21a84bcda8baff381503cd545ea1Block Operator
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