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 9134974 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 99958620 epoch_slot_no: 425820 block_no: 9134797 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 78303 time: 2023-08-08 20:01:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6c69321dab03c77edc269c101c6432e12cc39c7b4d62624d7ba8060d42d5a1aBlock Operator
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