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 9169806 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100673288 epoch_slot_no: 276488 block_no: 9169629 slot_leader_id: 8863384 size: 20519 time: 2023-08-17 02:32:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2643b64cdffb73e404a9d45cf998b229278e7d92f6ab203c8e04ecb6a42fbf30Block Operator
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