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 9136774 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 99996616 epoch_slot_no: 31816 block_no: 9136597 slot_leader_id: 8718107 size: 73797 time: 2023-08-09 06:35:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d4df9fe32bac1dd7a49fff8d7488f2303377f8715cd17a5e526e24ab04a3ea1Block Operator
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