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 9159560 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 100463038 epoch_slot_no: 66238 block_no: 9159383 slot_leader_id: 9072783 size: 2921 time: 2023-08-14 16:08:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x118f33cedf8e31097182446b6a69fa5a6a73e58d1db2232c5e1678674b68bea9Block Operator
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