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 9158467 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100439084 epoch_slot_no: 42284 block_no: 9158290 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 13345 time: 2023-08-14 09:29:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x731b560bd1c4fa500c27a8f2abe10cdfb49944ac57f6f7bae5e4b671e9839a4eBlock Operator
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