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 9148861 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 100243832 epoch_slot_no: 279032 block_no: 9148684 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 29705 time: 2023-08-12 03:15:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x274555a916e5fc77778dd7281e4dbacc9fc69a038b6bfdae8654ee213f7fa340Block Operator
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