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 9169276 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100662607 epoch_slot_no: 265807 block_no: 9169099 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 44073 time: 2023-08-16 23:34:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x209607adaf0d737ef738d75977c76d7c4233972a7310c3f9970464ec4e655239Block Operator
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