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 9157415 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100417711 epoch_slot_no: 20911 block_no: 9157238 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 23520 time: 2023-08-14 03:33:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba1e81bcd7c5bd976bd1b3c1f98a9aee15eba222113df9a139f7e95b3ee9e71eBlock Operator
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