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 9156494 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100399303 epoch_slot_no: 2503 block_no: 9156317 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 82081 time: 2023-08-13 22:26:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96137188e565264bec557efdefd3c8e11e8ebd99f9f563994a9ce9156380e30dBlock Operator
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