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 9126524 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 99786478 epoch_slot_no: 253678 block_no: 9126347 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 80965 time: 2023-08-06 20:12:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07792392e37e338026ffe21d82402a83050de98e788fbdb7ba114a0e3e6e3ec4Block Operator
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