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 9120398 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 99659892 epoch_slot_no: 127092 block_no: 9120221 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 13805 time: 2023-08-05 09:03:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9fc30d84cc6f6e7bc6457257fbfc05c39767ff7b7fcbdc658160839d5f0febeBlock Operator
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