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 9157688 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 100423421 epoch_slot_no: 26621 block_no: 9157511 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 9187 time: 2023-08-14 05:08:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9fc7e3003f0ce38742a96fdb8747dd6c120db2b9690d1b9e94ee6eff943a837Block Operator
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