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 9142883 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 100120744 epoch_slot_no: 155944 block_no: 9142706 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 4171 time: 2023-08-10 17:03:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70f8fd6a6eac8972b74bb3e1863c00fd22b17d5fb7c403bd313926996f795d7bBlock Operator
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