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 9128075 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 99817004 epoch_slot_no: 284204 block_no: 9127898 slot_leader_id: 5449407 size: 65252 time: 2023-08-07 04:41:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72ba0dfb1ebe94f476b9e8a77241810f4e62b164a7e81afcaedb0676b61051c1Block Operator
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