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 9155628 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 100381236 epoch_slot_no: 416436 block_no: 9155451 slot_leader_id: 8863049 size: 15644 time: 2023-08-13 17:25:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x897dd46cdf055eb40d42d0695c58e744401f11f5f4c53cf19b49b2f6da1673b5Block Operator
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