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 9158998 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 100450456 epoch_slot_no: 53656 block_no: 9158821 slot_leader_id: 4630078 size: 62919 time: 2023-08-14 12:39:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82abe917387d2b29c74e24ae51fa247c2d06dacb0f1e782d95aaa227bdc484f7Block Operator
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