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 9139968 Details
Epoch: 429 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 100062182 epoch_slot_no: 97382 block_no: 9139791 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 853 time: 2023-08-10 00:47:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eb493b57ba487029218c4255dd0b1f5682c582f415f8ed1f6a1bf89cef015afBlock Operator
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