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 9157456 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 100418416 epoch_slot_no: 21616 block_no: 9157279 slot_leader_id: 9157456 size: 70293 time: 2023-08-14 03:45:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a65ea929f4af25f6f96c18d888f0d2be374f5b63e88ce35b6d4b7b516928284Block Operator
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