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 9158808 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100446396 epoch_slot_no: 49596 block_no: 9158631 slot_leader_id: 9088404 size: 21504 time: 2023-08-14 11:31:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe65b57ce21eb2e3e7a5870a8ec501706ebdb2d97114c0e1558e317ef919cd47bBlock Operator
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