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 9122631 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 99705619 epoch_slot_no: 172819 block_no: 9122454 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 5479 time: 2023-08-05 21:45:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa43a084a3d68b1f0390262570832df4213b31eac64fce36abff71592e46700edBlock Operator
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