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 9150778 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100283805 epoch_slot_no: 319005 block_no: 9150601 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 13176 time: 2023-08-12 14:21:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07ca59d86205a78ea8895199821c0c6a5c3cbc5a622114d73dcbf7a9ebe0dd69Block Operator
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