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 9168906 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 100654618 epoch_slot_no: 257818 block_no: 9168729 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 34190 time: 2023-08-16 21:21:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cb4dc32664244cb4e2e476f736f35424ec34af3984e7c72fb04b419cfb3b798Block Operator
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