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 9126987 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 99795352 epoch_slot_no: 262552 block_no: 9126810 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 87435 time: 2023-08-06 22:40:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ab6af092ecb76311cfd95ec82a15aba3f972531fa7cbd5d552d28604d286cb8Block Operator
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