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 9145838 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100180376 epoch_slot_no: 215576 block_no: 9145661 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 9071 time: 2023-08-11 09:37:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd44551b652013dd391a9f4c75dbd1775ffb21fae9d0e50bda69a755428d9a15Block Operator
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