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 9143193 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 100127316 epoch_slot_no: 162516 block_no: 9143016 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 85715 time: 2023-08-10 18:53:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1692ee52d9d80c9d93679c72e7e9d98be20ec0a537606e5fe4de8899bb2973b7Block Operator
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