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 9158656 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 100443104 epoch_slot_no: 46304 block_no: 9158479 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 6886 time: 2023-08-14 10:36:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95e2deb14bdda4b04097243c8b565f643bb8380d96e79f48d6c852dfa9fdd4fcBlock Operator
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