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 9143731 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100137651 epoch_slot_no: 172851 block_no: 9143554 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 17864 time: 2023-08-10 21:45:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c9ac229358015739ce4dca2d9efa804f5a3356715aa034f4ca1a7cd79ebb00dBlock Operator
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