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 9142481 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 100113286 epoch_slot_no: 148486 block_no: 9142304 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 10852 time: 2023-08-10 14:59:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61be8f7d19f18935188e59ff9b3e03d6ae87be62d4a537318044ed40b012cdd8Block Operator
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