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 9138150 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 100024729 epoch_slot_no: 59929 block_no: 9137973 slot_leader_id: 8909937 size: 39650 time: 2023-08-09 14:23:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x708990e04a36bf56096925db0d9ed6a82366b06ddabd9bab03a653f1fbf17d06Block Operator
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