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 9168885 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100654084 epoch_slot_no: 257284 block_no: 9168708 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 42338 time: 2023-08-16 21:12:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa90caeacd6ef26b848c62234ea6756d5938e3523aec0aa8b009e4fe8e8179460Block Operator
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