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 9121186 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 99676463 epoch_slot_no: 143663 block_no: 9121009 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 34479 time: 2023-08-05 13:39:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3dc9be2ffade9a51d1c4a74e170220ff11d4e7b7ff231f9a73da005b9717829Block Operator
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