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 9158969 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100450028 epoch_slot_no: 53228 block_no: 9158792 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 14940 time: 2023-08-14 12:31:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5599a59b44236d8060fd18bd04ff7de5563f32372f99344c9de39c70d9805b0Block Operator
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