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 9127638 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 99808194 epoch_slot_no: 275394 block_no: 9127461 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 87445 time: 2023-08-07 02:14:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87ff73d566a722add6b42b4befe08d73ff8af02566ee675e676cd41f1efc5317Block Operator
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