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 9126593 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99787797 epoch_slot_no: 254997 block_no: 9126416 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 25239 time: 2023-08-06 20:34:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a0fb305999b7c14b798e42246c4130c2ff79a4a79be5009c71a5354e93716d2Block Operator
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