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 9155460 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 100377926 epoch_slot_no: 413126 block_no: 9155283 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 70534 time: 2023-08-13 16:30:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e9027d71cd1f7a95c7bc5343c1beb68b1a1aefe3189a59d84165c93c9cdab01Block Operator
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