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 9136044 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 99981044 epoch_slot_no: 16244 block_no: 9135867 slot_leader_id: 5354399 size: 88455 time: 2023-08-09 02:15:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57ad1ca11246c5d058e91f8aea53125e8e3dc6ff397dba3aa08e5cf7aa6a3ffcBlock Operator
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