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 9158173 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100432669 epoch_slot_no: 35869 block_no: 9157996 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 1785 time: 2023-08-14 07:42:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4d488ee9a988cbdad9e88420f113f8c9096adb11e21e7a797e2082c0471120bBlock Operator
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