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 9138457 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 100030920 epoch_slot_no: 66120 block_no: 9138280 slot_leader_id: 4669641 size: 37718 time: 2023-08-09 16:06:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x961df03a85526b2a680e1a75f8be94adc1ff014a40409173875a4a75992c4c41Block Operator
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