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 9127826 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 99812018 epoch_slot_no: 279218 block_no: 9127649 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 38327 time: 2023-08-07 03:18:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3b28e885ce78267b1dcb9f66740f9a5bc7d3e4ae6684a00a5d1e8e47226600bBlock Operator
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