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 9142543 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 100114537 epoch_slot_no: 149737 block_no: 9142366 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 45697 time: 2023-08-10 15:20:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce1d6fa981370fef4e3f9c1af1e273842d8c30364987187ee64d19412a50345Block Operator
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