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 9426142 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 105937906 epoch_slot_no: 357106 block_no: 9425965 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 546 time: 2023-10-17 00:56:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14b976f2c82fc00157966574877acbfecd9104758e4efc47d2b70ce5999b84f9Block Operator
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