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 9153175 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 100330754 epoch_slot_no: 365954 block_no: 9152998 slot_leader_id: 8863049 size: 9481 time: 2023-08-13 03:24:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff678cc81f3f085251862c83f3b694b01f32e5f25a96ba242f767f6fa3c8c47Block Operator
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