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 9134674 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 99952660 epoch_slot_no: 419860 block_no: 9134497 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 82349 time: 2023-08-08 18:22:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1d1f79add39c03717a2b6588383da8d315d4c541fe3c7673b75b2c507e5419dBlock Operator
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