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 9135864 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99977567 epoch_slot_no: 12767 block_no: 9135687 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 86643 time: 2023-08-09 01:17:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88c02436ffa59b2d5a3ec9342787a75672c8083ebf7b3581a62be3d1cfa32c25Block Operator
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