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 9154188 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100351598 epoch_slot_no: 386798 block_no: 9154011 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 7232 time: 2023-08-13 09:11:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55efec82c7e52c11d831a959de4a8a680722b92e228c88eaff8d819304e1a4cbBlock Operator
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