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 9147640 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 100217861 epoch_slot_no: 253061 block_no: 9147463 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 56523 time: 2023-08-11 20:02:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9798385d4d1d0d1fa80bf6c79e320ca0a2fd2b5cc628c66eb5f67db0507ddebcBlock Operator
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