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 9126107 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 99777557 epoch_slot_no: 244757 block_no: 9125930 slot_leader_id: 8900117 size: 44046 time: 2023-08-06 17:44:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72836e74f3454dc519e800732fc9d05c384b603bf95b4e70186577e95a499febBlock Operator
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