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 9158668 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100443331 epoch_slot_no: 46531 block_no: 9158491 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 29081 time: 2023-08-14 10:40:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14fa65a27a6f6fea3d2346d637d0407d62e38ed015d80e3a4a8c0b8f51cf98d0Block Operator
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