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 9135866 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 99977599 epoch_slot_no: 12799 block_no: 9135689 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 83394 time: 2023-08-09 01:18:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2686ada8582882ecd2df9c61d428ce7a32fb1e02b7d2a9e80e5254b8c3792c8Block Operator
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