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 9144934 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100162673 epoch_slot_no: 197873 block_no: 9144757 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 2270 time: 2023-08-11 04:42:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27ed00576e8e7c4324a32303ccf2a2d1539a84e1e4e05d3f8e104141e00e8f52Block Operator
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