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 9127632 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99808039 epoch_slot_no: 275239 block_no: 9127455 slot_leader_id: 8864321 size: 61104 time: 2023-08-07 02:12:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6316e14253cb392df549c350e0b2a615f030feb4ce06210803f7587c97246650Block Operator
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