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 9158464 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 100439025 epoch_slot_no: 42225 block_no: 9158287 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 20976 time: 2023-08-14 09:28:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2be322ea19b19a26e61a49bfcb2ae2d0ce372cbe531ee0ef535dd98fd7daedb9Block Operator
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