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 9158313 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100435682 epoch_slot_no: 38882 block_no: 9158136 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 23280 time: 2023-08-14 08:32:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a999e005871c82aea9bc4d5c5230fe743cb965df45fd5ae8e3154343de3313bBlock Operator
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