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 9151584 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100300813 epoch_slot_no: 336013 block_no: 9151407 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 46588 time: 2023-08-12 19:05:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0954fc442dfc98cd4558a1a15ae121a9ae00fd0e84842f562ac54947d951bc87Block Operator
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