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 9134336 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 99945306 epoch_slot_no: 412506 block_no: 9134159 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 52348 time: 2023-08-08 16:19:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x258658713a885f1ff2e35ef5b4345ee0305f52b98c5932c6d31a69fd02898d59Block Operator
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