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 9143985 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100142742 epoch_slot_no: 177942 block_no: 9143808 slot_leader_id: 8757421 size: 9756 time: 2023-08-10 23:10:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d8d22dbb589af907fa2a5683bcd7736071584d6b9e71cbe867c5c5ab8ebc713Block Operator
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