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 9123283 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99718393 epoch_slot_no: 185593 block_no: 9123106 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 44225 time: 2023-08-06 01:18:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69e479b8a10bc839b5c22f627534db63de61a4e893b3042a5b4c0071a69480f1Block Operator
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