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 9123261 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 99717832 epoch_slot_no: 185032 block_no: 9123084 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 32888 time: 2023-08-06 01:08:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffe9bd2ab4f7c5c9a97f0e7c57d987607163902260482bf4a67aae5ac7d378e8Block Operator
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