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 9121041 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 99673365 epoch_slot_no: 140565 block_no: 9120864 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 8883 time: 2023-08-05 12:47:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17c6181d6ddc62dcd0d3e4b005640d788ad8644bf00eba6bfc4020fc745ea20aBlock Operator
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