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 9139675 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100056115 epoch_slot_no: 91315 block_no: 9139498 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 38702 time: 2023-08-09 23:06:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69f6ae97b98b151cfbf595c427aff6842bd08bc1724f3fa2fadbea3ef9fa960fBlock Operator
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