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 9156791 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100405485 epoch_slot_no: 8685 block_no: 9156614 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 68019 time: 2023-08-14 00:09:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e34511977b2786e67f285ba86df8dc00d057fe2259147aac96f05ee83652783Block Operator
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