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 9123987 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 99734123 epoch_slot_no: 201323 block_no: 9123810 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 19057 time: 2023-08-06 05:40:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4d7e0537f08a72fe368066e39d5fcdb8ab82271847a6f43fbd8416b5cd80417Block Operator
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