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 9140409 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 100071298 epoch_slot_no: 106498 block_no: 9140232 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 71213 time: 2023-08-10 03:19:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c58ff297bb19d0f770e0b15283b0829603f91b469348698257b64e5eab8cacfBlock Operator
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