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 9147004 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100204367 epoch_slot_no: 239567 block_no: 9146827 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 21264 time: 2023-08-11 16:17:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa0a680aa04a6bc24478c692d7a310606845bb6014a69ba9e580843673dca31eBlock Operator
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