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 9147034 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 100205023 epoch_slot_no: 240223 block_no: 9146857 slot_leader_id: 6971042 size: 41276 time: 2023-08-11 16:28:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf3b8ed13f3e2ff9798055f707126744afc4b26e062a5d303a31546e06941b93Block Operator
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