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 9136204 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99984340 epoch_slot_no: 19540 block_no: 9136027 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 59852 time: 2023-08-09 03:10:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d3dc3461a483cca4bc640a1538a0a7c01e2d567d2dc86a68d6938f15bc81e0bBlock Operator
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