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 9138257 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 100027196 epoch_slot_no: 62396 block_no: 9138080 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 83049 time: 2023-08-09 15:04:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe61a52c21bce88012db6c1b4f257542f589d6b37cf1da0278b886ffa1597255Block Operator
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