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 9135474 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99969479 epoch_slot_no: 4679 block_no: 9135297 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 87633 time: 2023-08-08 23:02:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x713439b9c6ba63a9044151db53f8bcbd692a44b734bc2cb0d17e6bb857560ea4Block Operator
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