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 9140808 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100079447 epoch_slot_no: 114647 block_no: 9140631 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 14489 time: 2023-08-10 05:35:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0ac7a7cfd389fd4d8e8b8b2ed12035e90293f5f06b3af3b30f2bd33a9bbe2b4Block Operator
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