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 9135858 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 99977394 epoch_slot_no: 12594 block_no: 9135681 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 88333 time: 2023-08-09 01:14:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacf88dc57530b9c1a1fcac2b2dd30e660323a05c341c9f1e90d95f967901ce0aBlock Operator
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