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 9158150 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100432179 epoch_slot_no: 35379 block_no: 9157973 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 40015 time: 2023-08-14 07:34:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5452ae7d1fdca057486f7dc53003ee6ac542928b2a6895c0c709225e71d5656bBlock Operator
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