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 9134111 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 99940776 epoch_slot_no: 407976 block_no: 9133934 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 31618 time: 2023-08-08 15:04:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fc08db71f5cb7d187adfe6de07e2f749709e5b7b1ad014f38eab9f15ec60f1bBlock Operator
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