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 9136261 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99985488 epoch_slot_no: 20688 block_no: 9136084 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 59563 time: 2023-08-09 03:29:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54da0e166ada9fb21d774c65df2eeb322761dd38ea1a88dd3c6afee7962a0a87Block Operator
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