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 9144257 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 100148362 epoch_slot_no: 183562 block_no: 9144080 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 27614 time: 2023-08-11 00:44:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99495a3df4268eeac0c4d30deec510e9ccaea41e351f3e8c090163185d6ac481Block Operator
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