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 9159033 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 100451169 epoch_slot_no: 54369 block_no: 9158856 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 77743 time: 2023-08-14 12:51:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81a5efc5d4c216dbd9633c3ddf8e357db0b95316bed9ac2d0eea31fda542f3f3Block Operator
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