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 9138669 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 100035332 epoch_slot_no: 70532 block_no: 9138492 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 5108 time: 2023-08-09 17:20:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3322e195082f5fcbb262c7586b8842080bd9ab8da46cec20583d5542a3aa4b0Block Operator
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