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 9157798 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 100425430 epoch_slot_no: 28630 block_no: 9157621 slot_leader_id: 9094115 size: 19267 time: 2023-08-14 05:42:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x626ae78ca9c812dc38176811962fdd8b82f6fd1a23cd8808f23b97c18a75a34fBlock Operator
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