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 9135842 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 99977104 epoch_slot_no: 12304 block_no: 9135665 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 87871 time: 2023-08-09 01:09:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc336cf56e46a7c6038a3e2614267e8b07f529fa53e27afae90ca98a4981e60b2Block Operator
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