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 9163142 Details
Epoch: 430 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 100536278 epoch_slot_no: 139478 block_no: 9162965 slot_leader_id: 5388226 size: 45461 time: 2023-08-15 12:29:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4e3f85c45d2b842084cb24457806f16de742d0ad8f5a50a1958d8d3dd923ab8Block Operator
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