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 9158407 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 100437674 epoch_slot_no: 40874 block_no: 9158230 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 68043 time: 2023-08-14 09:06:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6293bcb40146dbe181ab4bc3407f0e88fa8ead206cf97d63f731232de87619c2Block Operator
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