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 9158218 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 100433712 epoch_slot_no: 36912 block_no: 9158041 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 55029 time: 2023-08-14 08:00:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d0a4ef12d035f4ce981705819fab2e232bb1c863a8d3e1f0b19a894901b585Block Operator
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