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 9157068 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100410876 epoch_slot_no: 14076 block_no: 9156891 slot_leader_id: 5492880 size: 31220 time: 2023-08-14 01:39:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe08ebf1dc19bcefc72a6ab7c61b27259cd4ccb2cedb3c6f82d0307832098d190Block Operator
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