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 9113142 Details
Epoch: 427 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 99509794 epoch_slot_no: 408994 block_no: 9112965 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 55512 time: 2023-08-03 15:21:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x572cabd7c52f02e7e7ab679d9172072e613ecda30329c55dd9c97c544190e242Block Operator
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