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 9138276 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 100027479 epoch_slot_no: 62679 block_no: 9138099 slot_leader_id: 8862806 size: 88701 time: 2023-08-09 15:09:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34c44fcab3ad06f3f77e3ce7a4c983454fe46737ec512f0b7cbf3892ff5521eBlock Operator
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