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 9157442 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100418180 epoch_slot_no: 21380 block_no: 9157265 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 27276 time: 2023-08-14 03:41:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73c16c2d604dca621c0d93ed1abd6cec4417c0bd1a1050b2b19c4484f5a8154bBlock Operator
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