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 9145579 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100175459 epoch_slot_no: 210659 block_no: 9145402 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 28243 time: 2023-08-11 08:15:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa459a2f953c1901c750d95c65556a94fcc2803ad4032b9c0c81059fc3be1de3Block Operator
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