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 9169238 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100661849 epoch_slot_no: 265049 block_no: 9169061 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 30067 time: 2023-08-16 23:22:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fbe40361f49f653e178fbd0d00892b6d8ae19be32da4e9b0ba5bef0a41f7637Block Operator
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