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 9144575 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 100155066 epoch_slot_no: 190266 block_no: 9144398 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 60090 time: 2023-08-11 02:35:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07bac13b78e8133ccc512abc974963f5f2a145ac1dbe9cafa47365b2f20ca0e5Block Operator
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