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 9148518 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100237214 epoch_slot_no: 272414 block_no: 9148341 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 40130 time: 2023-08-12 01:25:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x230817e5653a149947fe0ce17fda7fdc0d28dcc7d4d47ced5811876e0188a5dcBlock Operator
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