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 9142934 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 100122057 epoch_slot_no: 157257 block_no: 9142757 slot_leader_id: 9114375 size: 81551 time: 2023-08-10 17:25:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67b4afa8c16cf7fdaa9cc6faaeafd4ac5822a203510017bc76ec4ef20cb1f72bBlock Operator
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