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 9159393 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 100459546 epoch_slot_no: 62746 block_no: 9159216 slot_leader_id: 4556665 size: 35717 time: 2023-08-14 15:10:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e08fafe6b9da8e2462c94195d24c65eb684e5c6c9738af85928cc4f822862fBlock Operator
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