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 9128582 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 99827263 epoch_slot_no: 294463 block_no: 9128405 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 8783 time: 2023-08-07 07:32:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdf0311a1ad87714c8653480ac07d92d393b0693933a81fa9910c2b2ec00de44Block Operator
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