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 9124886 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 99752592 epoch_slot_no: 219792 block_no: 9124709 slot_leader_id: 5586083 size: 18499 time: 2023-08-06 10:48:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x568809552b7a2723adb06cbb764683f861c09d573b72e3cbff7111d01591b5eaBlock Operator
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