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 9146672 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 100197621 epoch_slot_no: 232821 block_no: 9146495 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 1772 time: 2023-08-11 14:25:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c6b8ac5cf151731d54b828a30afe36606159bf286244c2d7d677946a47977acBlock Operator
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