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 9140898 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100081098 epoch_slot_no: 116298 block_no: 9140721 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 12394 time: 2023-08-10 06:03:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fe8fa91a231a02a487873494fa62b5b422e7e18accfb6db5b8a8dae9e026c03Block Operator
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