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 9159697 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100466088 epoch_slot_no: 69288 block_no: 9159520 slot_leader_id: 6344606 size: 23035 time: 2023-08-14 16:59:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7785f8df16f36bdd379e12ffe74565d4fe2161661f2f176bd38cf05dbd54e5e9Block Operator
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