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 9157672 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 100423209 epoch_slot_no: 26409 block_no: 9157495 slot_leader_id: 6025455 size: 18743 time: 2023-08-14 05:05:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x630af206145411da4e3c9341133c10325f97a81e642b7a96b5bd9c8b05c68f89Block Operator
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