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 9168893 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100654391 epoch_slot_no: 257591 block_no: 9168716 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 37766 time: 2023-08-16 21:18:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc17df4ef72f0158065cb442e657d8d5bd5b303afee0bd16b345a7587f5febc30Block Operator
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