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 9144097 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100145048 epoch_slot_no: 180248 block_no: 9143920 slot_leader_id: 9040291 size: 18044 time: 2023-08-10 23:48:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x073c2a92e26c0edc60d19e541055dddd82d81adf61d6f1cdc90997c24e8a68aaBlock Operator
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