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 9158679 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100443602 epoch_slot_no: 46802 block_no: 9158502 slot_leader_id: 7998108 size: 15629 time: 2023-08-14 10:44:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dad4e5f29db742580c4bae0a688fb85d1421d8cadbb5dd2d419bef05df397e5Block Operator
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