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 9140333 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 100069511 epoch_slot_no: 104711 block_no: 9140156 slot_leader_id: 8900117 size: 87587 time: 2023-08-10 02:50:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40d6b71cfddc883082f64aea531b2f0c1dab6479362ea1e6b6fe742cc7ab2964Block Operator
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