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 9158870 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 100447760 epoch_slot_no: 50960 block_no: 9158693 slot_leader_id: 8198306 size: 17050 time: 2023-08-14 11:54:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb18c9aca5b407d5849a7b1d2d55fbc911e015a72efd70f33ff5a06d9c2a1aefBlock Operator
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