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 9146243 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 100189201 epoch_slot_no: 224401 block_no: 9146066 slot_leader_id: 8484595 size: 23055 time: 2023-08-11 12:04:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b1e61c9fb24cd114f2e66c60cde54c8d68ae7f9344a1a10556871d4ecbe0834Block Operator
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