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 9168983 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 100656353 epoch_slot_no: 259553 block_no: 9168806 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 32568 time: 2023-08-16 21:50:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcd3dfce4e75023401ccc6743dc8f0ff161c3fb2b29d395849c8435e2d62ed0bBlock Operator
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