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 9143013 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 100123534 epoch_slot_no: 158734 block_no: 9142836 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 79373 time: 2023-08-10 17:50:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x195de95210a2c005d781ff6ab8771de07eaab6dbc34137418fee3e92a3247748Block Operator
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