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 9151485 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100298854 epoch_slot_no: 334054 block_no: 9151308 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 88857 time: 2023-08-12 18:32:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd4d5e81fa314445c2cdce7810b6cf97036c8472736c8f1d8366f7135ca2fa28Block Operator
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