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 9156781 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 100405300 epoch_slot_no: 8500 block_no: 9156604 slot_leader_id: 8863716 size: 83927 time: 2023-08-14 00:06:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaf858e35d7b828c5bc8a92f7c3a40c83392b13ba97fe0a149ee77dedd64fe4cBlock Operator
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