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 9169698 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100671032 epoch_slot_no: 274232 block_no: 9169521 slot_leader_id: 8968556 size: 62701 time: 2023-08-17 01:55:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9afa0b7754846ee8a46e531561e39cd5c23901a9ff361142abf7b0a8c7221481Block Operator
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