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 9158409 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 100437734 epoch_slot_no: 40934 block_no: 9158232 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 61192 time: 2023-08-14 09:07:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfad5082706e4f79515c8b5de42e1887118970dae3fa2452df22988e0b181968Block Operator
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