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 9130018 Details
Epoch: 428 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 99856618 epoch_slot_no: 323818 block_no: 9129841 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 79988 time: 2023-08-07 15:41:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78fecd5f555e2221872aa7c77ebb25ba66d81b95fd1c513c387b79b4fcb454a2Block Operator
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