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 9142438 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 100112513 epoch_slot_no: 147713 block_no: 9142261 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 31476 time: 2023-08-10 14:46:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44958073badccae10e3ab92da79bafdf013b796048441621c1ecd5335109ef28Block Operator
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