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 9156976 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 100409092 epoch_slot_no: 12292 block_no: 9156799 slot_leader_id: 7221159 size: 81925 time: 2023-08-14 01:09:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0ee0a5c7cdead1550648f5f8cb57cc377093c8fde299f4d0bf40f4721006a7eBlock Operator
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