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 9144026 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100143563 epoch_slot_no: 178763 block_no: 9143849 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 4072 time: 2023-08-10 23:24:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9f6c1e1be95fba17892b36d3aa5aa6e6774c39665e4d354e896a02829331525Block Operator
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