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 9140358 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100070147 epoch_slot_no: 105347 block_no: 9140181 slot_leader_id: 6025455 size: 54361 time: 2023-08-10 03:00:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6b032c82ae0b1062fecb3a8a600910d64c7de44cd77f7de493b9cf5a7d1ffa2Block Operator
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