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 9149608 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 100259366 epoch_slot_no: 294566 block_no: 9149431 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 4064 time: 2023-08-12 07:34:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c7f635d007faec343d9b22ddc834e06e112c2a06084a20013e025bff969eefBlock Operator
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