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 9154297 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100353748 epoch_slot_no: 388948 block_no: 9154120 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 8802 time: 2023-08-13 09:47:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f9b2d23f64bd7a3b91c9b6df8467adb231caa526d85c537ba28073a69ab307eBlock Operator
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