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 9145143 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100167032 epoch_slot_no: 202232 block_no: 9144966 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 54407 time: 2023-08-11 05:55:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51f05e773114a5cb47e3100b97da8bf93ff6c5c80d2fd089359f6a98f857ccf4Block Operator
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