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 9159372 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 100459043 epoch_slot_no: 62243 block_no: 9159195 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 33126 time: 2023-08-14 15:02:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecbc86efa48b398d287179ef52439b4ec0b15e51d51d2859c33d4cb6fbe821f2Block Operator
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