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 9145974 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 100183449 epoch_slot_no: 218649 block_no: 9145797 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 78328 time: 2023-08-11 10:29:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x143c4cbeffecc27da7541f0387715cef1a24f365b642fdc5b6b30fa0ff0605ecBlock Operator
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