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 9168913 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 100654748 epoch_slot_no: 257948 block_no: 9168736 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 40333 time: 2023-08-16 21:23:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac5225f2997e0ba72cbb23c9b1fa0c1b63ab0ffa111278d4ee35c1df0bc50355Block Operator
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