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 9136598 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 99993058 epoch_slot_no: 28258 block_no: 9136421 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 41578 time: 2023-08-09 05:35:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb99dd42a8c4b4250e6962e0ea1eee702d58e8df902482ca790c2b450f5a7f3d0Block Operator
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