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 9146687 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 100197867 epoch_slot_no: 233067 block_no: 9146510 slot_leader_id: 9115199 size: 24999 time: 2023-08-11 14:29:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbee5a09081f6a512fd4c9cd192adb8a8d7a0043a6249a7bdffe5968b9e1ddcaBlock Operator
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