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 9159384 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100459279 epoch_slot_no: 62479 block_no: 9159207 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 32283 time: 2023-08-14 15:06:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19484c31026abbc5055f3dc3ee64460d703c6cfb514b845b8a7a32646b4fab75Block Operator
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