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 9159649 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100465100 epoch_slot_no: 68300 block_no: 9159472 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 29837 time: 2023-08-14 16:43:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e0373459226f1d5bea1445524e45aa6aede2feb54abf4da7d2cc978604f03f5Block Operator
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