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 9159076 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 100452198 epoch_slot_no: 55398 block_no: 9158899 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 33374 time: 2023-08-14 13:08:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc27b776112764c195deef48b0aeec1e52d08434c7bb8f1e8860c36b51d1772a9Block Operator
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